Songs we want to sing at the graduation ceremony! A special feature on moving, heart-touching preschool graduation songs

Until the world becomes oneYa-Ya-yah

Until the world becomes one

This is a song by Ya-Ya-yah that has long been cherished as the ending theme of the beloved anime Nintama Rantaro.

Released in May 2002 as the single “Yuuki 100% / Sekai ga Hitotsu ni Narumade,” it reached No.

9 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Set to gentle piano and strings, it carries a warm message: in tough times, let’s hold hands and share our warmth.

The boys’ clear, pure vocals and soft harmonies are perfect for scenes reflecting on days spent at the kindergarten.

The lyrics, which convey the importance of bonds with friends and supporting one another, will quietly resonate with parents as well.

Played as slideshow background music or as an exit song, it will envelope the venue in a cozy atmosphere.

If everyone holds hands and sings together, it will become a song that makes your graduation-from-kindergarten memories shine even brighter.

The feeling of gratitudeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko

Children’s Song “The Feeling of Thank You” <Graduation Song>

This is “Arigatou no Kimochi” (“Feelings of Thanks”), a song released in January 2020 on the YouTube channel “Maiko no Uta,” where a new song is delivered each month with lyrics by singer-songwriter Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Maiko Hosoda.

It is sung by Chikako Hirayama.

The sheet music for this song was published in the March 2020 issue of “Hoiku to Curriculum.” It’s a piece that conveys gratitude to teachers who taught us many things and to parents who have always watched over us.

Because it’s a very gentle, quiet song, it’s perfect for kindergarten graduation ceremonies.

The lyrics also have many repetitions, so it’s easy to memorize.

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Thank you, teacher.Sakushi Sakkyoku: Fujimoto Chika

[Graduation Song] Thank you, Teacher — A Surprise Gift at the Appreciation Party

One song for children to express their gratitude to kindergarten and nursery school teachers: “Thank you, Sensei.” It’s a song where you can freely swap in lyrics like the teacher’s name, how many years you spent together, and things you played together.

Including memories the children actually experienced and the names of the teachers they interacted with will make the moment even more moving.

We recommend practicing this song in secret and surprising the teacher by singing it on the day! There are plenty of places to include teachers’ names, so be sure to include the names of all the teachers who took care of you.

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365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48

Keio Kindergarten (Ehime, Matsuyama): Paper Airplane of 365 Days (2016.3.11)

Many people probably remember singing “Aogeba Tōtoshi” at their graduation ceremony.

“365 Nichi no Kamihikōki” is a song that stands alongside such graduation staples and will likely continue to be sung for years to come.

Its lyrics compare life to a fragile paper airplane, conveying a slightly mature message like, “Life has its ups and downs, but we keep moving forward.” Of course, some parts may feel difficult for kindergarteners and preschoolers, but there’s no doubt it will become a song that lingers in their memories, and years later they’ll think, “Oh right, we sang a song with lyrics like that.” It’s an easy-to-sing, highly recommended piece with no high notes.

Treasure in the Heartsakushi sakkyoku : yoshizawa takayuki

Treasure Chest in My Heart

“Treasures in My Heart” is a song that expresses gratitude for the children who have come into our lives.

The lyrics and composition were created by Takayuki Yoshizawa, an artist who actively performs at kindergarten concerts and events.

Carried by the warm timbre of strings, a compassionate vocal performance unfolds.

The lyrics, which depict the days from the moment parents and children met up to the present, are perfect for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.

Because the song develops at a gentle tempo, the key is to sing it calmly.

It’s a graduation song that conjures up images of children, full of energy, standing on the brink of a new journey.

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Sakura DaysRunhyan

Runhyang – Sakurabiyori

This is Runhyang’s “Sakurabiyori.” It’s a masterpiece you can deeply relate to—every single word of the lyrics makes you nod in agreement.

Even when you look back as an adult, you never forget your first friendships, do you? It’s a moving preschool graduation song that brings tears as you watch your child, memories in their heart, take off into a world yet unseen.

First GoodbyeSakushi: Kuwabara Nagae / Sakkyoku: Matsuura Yūta

First Goodbye - Daruma Brothers (Daruma BROS.)

This is a graduation song themed around friendship by the Daruma Brothers, a duo of nursery teachers.

It also includes sign language choreography that even kindergarteners can do, making it a perfect graduation song for kindergartens and childcare facilities that emphasize barrier-free education.