Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along
There are plenty of songs across a wide range of genres that children can enjoy singing.
From timeless favorites like “Sanpo” and “Odoru Pompokolin” to recent kids’ songs, there are many classics loved across generations.
Whether for kindergarten, nursery school, or elementary school music activities—or simply singing together at home—these songs can turn any moment into a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
From upbeat, energizing tunes to gentle, heartwarming songs, here we introduce pieces that children can enjoy together.
We hope you find a favorite one.
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Yo! Chair cheer squad

This is a song from the segment “Ossu! Iso no Oendan” in the NHK Educational TV program “Miitsuketa!”.
As the title suggests, it has a cheerleading style.
The choreography uses chairs, making it perfect for events like pep rallies at school sports days.
I’ve grown up—I’m off!

This is a cheer song that gently sings, over a tender melody, the mix of excitement and anxiety children feel as they step into a new environment.
Produced by the Shimajiro Channel, well known from the early childhood program “Kodomo Challenge,” it vividly portrays the scene of starting preschool with shiny yellow school bags and brand-new uniforms.
It warmly expresses both a sense of self-affirmation—children feeling glad to have been born—and gratitude toward those who have supported them so far.
Popular not only for entrance ceremonies but also for practice during school events in early childhood settings, it’s a song that naturally invites children to sing together.
Sing it with your kids and make your send-off moment a cherished memory.
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Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!

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!
Etiquette Man

This is a character song that blends fun and learning, and it’s hugely popular with children.
Set to a bright, poppy melody, it clearly teaches important everyday manners and etiquette.
Takashi Fujii’s friendly singing and dancing really capture kids’ hearts.
The song has been broadcast on Shimajiro no Wao! since September 2017 and is also included on the DVD Shimajiro no Wao! Shimajiro to Dance! Dance! Dance!.
It’s a track that lets parents and children enjoy moving their bodies together while learning easy-to-practice topics like table manners and cough etiquette.
Everyone is a heroAI

It’s a cheer song that delivers hope and energy.
The melody is based on a nursery rhyme familiar to everyone, creating a gentle atmosphere that resonates with children’s hearts.
AI’s powerful vocals and the gospel-style melody give children the courage to say, “I can do it” and “Let’s take a step forward.” The piece was created in January 2016 as a song for an au commercial and was included on the album THE BEST DELUXE EDITION.
It’s perfect for school entrance season—a song that naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.
It has the power to tell kids who are nervous about a new environment that everyone is a friend.
What is your name?Sakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Indoneshia min’yō

It’s a bright, lively song that makes your heart flutter with happiness.
Based on an Indonesian folk tune, the melody is gentle on children’s ears.
With its repeated lyrics, it’s perfect for learning self-introductions and remembering friends’ names.
Adding hand motions while singing makes it even more fun and easier to learn.
It’s recommended for moments of new encounters, such as entrance ceremonies or moving up ceremonies.
It’s a lovely song that eases children’s nerves, lets everyone sing together happily, and helps deepen bonds with new friends.
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba

Let us introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.
“Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky) is a lively piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.
It features lyrics that spark children’s imaginations and a bright, upbeat melody.
The energetic call-and-response “Ei! Ya!” is fun too, making it great to sing together with the children.
It’s also popular in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.
It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious in a new environment.



