[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!

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