[Entrance Ceremony] Let smiles spread through song! A recommended collection of songs perfect for nursery and kindergarten advancement as well

Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!

Let's Move Forward! Clap Your Hands! ~Tie-in Song for the Movie “Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis”~ [Official Shimajiro Channel]

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.

Structured so you can sing along while clapping to the rhythm, it embraces the anxiety and fear of taking steps ahead as natural feelings, while conveying the importance of overcoming them.

The desire to cherish friendships and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.

Used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (released in March 2017) from the series Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie, it colors the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.

It’s a perfect song to enjoy with children while moving their bodies, whether during group time at nursery and kindergarten or at home!

Songs by currently enrolled children

Minami Nursery School, 2018 School Year - Entrance Ceremony: A Song Gift from the Enrolled Children

This is a project where current kindergarteners present a song to the new children joining the school.

It also serves as a way to introduce the kinds of friends they will have at the kindergarten, so it can warmly welcome the new children while also easing the concerns of their parents.

If the new children can feel that they will be able to sing with friends and spend enjoyable time together, they may become less afraid of being separated from their parents.

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kappamaki

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The Bear of the Forest

“The Bear of the Forest” (with gestures) [Japanese Song / Shoka]

“Mori no Kuma-san” is a classic children’s song often performed at kindergartens and nursery schools, and its story-like lyrics make it a lot of fun.

Since it comes with simple choreography, you can dance along, making it an easy, play-like piece that’s enjoyable and familiar through both singing and dancing.

It’s a perfect song for children to sing together in loud, lively voices.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu

Anpanman March

This is the opening theme of the beloved national anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The theme song of this long-cherished series warmly welcomes children.

Its familiar melody and philosophical lyrics never fade no matter when you listen.

The brass band and choral singing are perfect for celebrating a school entrance ceremony.

A melody that inspires hope for the days to come gives courage to children who are starting life away from their parents.

On this special entrance ceremony day, try listening to this song together and feel energized.

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mutō

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Let’s keep walkingbiriken

Billiken / Let's walk on

It’s an energetic song that blends folk and hip-hop, perfect for singing and dancing together.

The friendly lyrics warmly depict the joy and fun of everyday life, and sometimes the mischievous spirit of children.

Released in September 2010, it was loved by many viewers as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Mainichi Kaasan.” With its melodious tone and comfortable rhythm, it resonates with children’s hearts and encourages their first steps in new environments.

Singing it at entrance ceremonies or morning gatherings brings out children’s smiles, naturally leading to clapping and swaying.

Let teachers and children enjoy singing it together and create wonderful memories.

Hello, my friends.Sakushi: Oikawa Nemuko / Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Toshiaki

Hello, my friends.

Speaking of entrance ceremonies, they’re the first step into a new life where you make lots of new friends, right? Since it’s such a special day, many children are probably brimming with excitement about the new friends they’ll make.

As the title suggests, the song “Hello My Friends” is filled with feelings for those friends, and it should nurture not only affection for people but also a love for nature.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Let’s go with a smileSakushi: Komiyama Yūhi / Sakkyoku: Komiyama Yūhi

“Let’s Go with a Smile” Okaasan to Issho (Full Cover by Ear/By Ear)

Another upbeat and fun song I recommend is “Egao de Ikou.” Its fast tempo makes it perfect as BGM for entrance ceremonies or to accompany performances.

Set to a cute, poppy tune, the new preschoolers might respond by moving their bodies or clapping along.

Since it’s also a song frequently performed by the “Song Oniisan and Oneesan” on NHK, there are likely parents who are fans of it as well.

It will help create a bright, cheerful atmosphere for the entrance ceremony.

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tsukada moe

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