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

Are you looking for songs that are perfect for entrance ceremonies and class advancement season?For children stepping into a new environment, the time spent singing together is a precious moment that eases their hearts and brings out smiles.There are plenty of songs that brighten nursery and kindergarten events, such as friendship-themed pieces like “Tomodachi ni Naru Tame ni” (“To Become Friends”) and songs full of springtime atmosphere.This article introduces a wide range of songs suitable for entrance and advancement ceremonies.Teachers, please take a look for ideas to help with your program planning!

Playlist

[Entrance Ceremony] Let smiles spread through song! A recommended collection of songs perfect for nursery and kindergarten advancement as well
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Friend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi		A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude, perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony.
2	strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe		Totoro’s famous song “Sanpo” livens up the entrance ceremony.
3	What is your name?Sakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Indoneshia min’yō		A cheerful folk song to ease children's nerves
4	a new friendSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A fun start to kindergarten life with new friends
5	Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi		A gentle song by a teacher who stays close to the kindergarten children
6	The flower smiled.Sakushi: Hotomi Kōgo / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira		A spring song where flowers and kindergarteners' smiles shine
7	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
8	Song of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi		The song of a little bird gently warms a child's heart.
9	Small WorldSakushi: Wakatani Kazuko / Sakkyoku: R. Shaaman Kyoudai		A song that unites the children of the world
10	Spring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirō		Brighten and energize children's hearts with songs of spring
11	Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō		A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
12	Your nameSakushi Sakkyoku: Kashiwa Tetsu		A fun song that sings names at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
13	Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma		A morning greeting song that's popular with children and full of energy
14	The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume		A classic graduation song wishing for children’s growth
15	Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao		Doraemon theme song, a bright tune perfect for entrance ceremonies
16	Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera		Get along with kids through giggly rock-paper-scissors
17	Laughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu		Make children smile with a song themed around laughter
18	Song of GanbarimanSakushi: Tomorogi Yuyukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira		An encouraging song that gives you courage in a new environment
19	Kindergarten starting in springSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		A children's song expressing anticipation for entering kindergarten in spring
20	Song of CourageOno Atsuko		An anthem cheering on courage and faith in your companions
21	Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A lively song played by children's smiles
22	TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi		Spring nursery rhymes are songs popular with children.
23	Entrance SongSakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Oonaka Megumi		Warmly cheering on children’s new beginnings through song
24	It’s fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohiko		Ease children's tension with a fun song
25	Hello with a handshakeSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru		Madoka’s handshake song from the kindergarten entrance ceremony
26	Let’s clap our handsSakushi: Kobayashi Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Chekosurobakia min’yō		A pop, easy-to-remember children’s song: “Let’s Clap Our Hands”
27	To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku		A moving song by the creator of Anpanman
28	Spring has come!Sakushi: Nakamura Masato / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Masato		Warmly cheering on children’s new beginnings with a spring song
29	Friends again tomorrowsakushi sakkyoku : Nishiwaki Yui		The joy of spending time with friends in kindergarten
30	I want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		Let's tell our children how much we love them.
31	Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A song of hope for children, wishing for world peace
32	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
33	Spring has come.Sakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira		A child-friendly song that expresses the joys of spring
34	Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle”
35	Everyone’s Daycare (Kindergarten) from TodaySakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko		A fun school song perfect for an entrance ceremony
36	I’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi		A heartwarming song that celebrates new encounters
37	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
38	Congratulations on starting preschoolSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko		Songs to celebrate entering kindergarten, tunes children can enjoy
39	Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi		The hope-filled “Great Song” resonates in children’s hearts.
40	Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba		A cheerful children's song to sing at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
41	Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka		Introduction to warm songs recommended for kindergarten entrance ceremonies
42	Good morning!Fukuda Sho		Our hearts connect through a bright song, like the morning light.
43	Nice to meet you, please take care of me		The perfect song for a kindergarten entrance ceremony: “Nice to Meet You.” With friendly lyrics and melody, it warmly welcomes new encounters.
44	Everyone is a heroAI		An uplifting song that brings courage and hope to children
45	You guys are friends starting today.sakushi sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka		A song from current preschoolers to new entrants, a token of friendship
46	To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A heartwarming song of love and hope that transcends boundaries
47	Happy ChildrenYamano Satoko		A heartwarming song that sings of children's strength and hope
48	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
49	Hallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisuke		Celebrate new encounters with an uplifting song
50	Seven-colored soap bubbleSakushi sakkyoku: Yusa Mimori		Sing of adventure and dreams in the soap-bubble song
51	Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		Encourage children with the Song of the Dandelion Brigade
52	Niko Niko Happy SongSakushi: Mine Katsumasa / Sakkyoku: Okada Rikio		A cheer song made by a nursery teacher, perfect for an entrance ceremony
53	I’ve grown up—I’m off!		A fight song that voices both hopes and anxieties about a new environment
54	You guys are friends starting today.		An admission song depicting kindergarten scenes
55	Teacher and friends		A kindergarten song about becoming friends with the teacher
56	It’s fun.		Introduction and uses of the fingerplay song “Tanoshii ne”
57	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
58	Songs by currently enrolled children		A plan in which current kindergarteners present a song to new entrants to convey the nursery’s atmosphere and ease their anxieties.
59	The Bear of the Forest		The Bear in the Forest is a classic children's song.
60	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Introduction to the opening song of Anpanman
61	Let’s keep walkingbiriken		A folk and hip-hop song that sings of children’s joy
62	Hello, my friends.Sakushi: Oikawa Nemuko / Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Toshiaki		A song about meeting new friends at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
63	Let’s go with a smileSakushi: Komiyama Yūhi / Sakkyoku: Komiyama Yūhi		Bright and cheerful “Egao de Ikou” is recommended for the school entrance ceremony.
64	Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuya		A song for a kindergarten entrance ceremony to cheer on children
65	Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko		Energizing kindergarteners with Hanakappa’s songs
66	Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko		A refreshing song that sings of children's dreams and hopes
67	Friends starting todaySakushi: Sawamura Yuu / Sakkyoku: Takano Yasuhiro		A song for the kindergarten entrance ceremony that celebrates meeting new friends
68	butterfly		A German children's song given unique Japanese lyrics
69	Donguri KorokoroSakushi: Aoki Sonoyoshi / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashi		A children's song that depicts the friendship between an acorn and a loach
70	Kindergarten is starting soon.Sakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi		A song for the kindergarten entrance ceremony that sings of children’s joy and anticipation.