Recommended cheer songs for elementary school students: popular tracks to listen to when you want a boost
I think many elementary school students are dealing with worries.
It would be great if they could talk to someone, but there are times when it’s hard to open up…
So in this article, we’ve gathered some encouragement songs we want worried elementary schoolers to listen to!
Encouragement songs can’t solve problems, but they can lift a heavy heart and give you the courage to take a step forward.
Give them a listen when you want a boost.
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Recommended cheer-up songs for elementary schoolers: Popular tracks to listen to when you want a boost (71–80)
DaijoubuGirls²
“Daijoubu” is a song by Girls², a girls’ performance group whose members are all in their teens.
Released in 2019 as their debut single, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Listening to the lyrics, which repeat reassuring words, doesn’t it make you feel energized? The music video features the members’ dancing, making it a perfect track for school sports day dance events!
Joyfulikimonogakari
“Joyful” is Ikimono-gakari’s 15th single, released in 2009.
It was used as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart.
It’s an up-tempo rock tune that naturally lifts your spirits as you listen.
It’s a song I’d especially like children with worries to hear.
In the music video, vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka performs a dance together with many students, making it a great recommendation for school sports day dance events as well!
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
When it comes to Little Glee Monster’s energetic songs, isn’t “Dakara, Hitori Janai” the one that comes to mind? It was also used as the ending theme for the anime My Hero Academia, making it popular among anime fans too! Listening to this song makes me feel that no one chasing their dreams can move forward without ever hitting a wall.
It’s a song that supports and encourages those striving toward their dreams.
With its fast pace, it seems perfect for helping you focus on studying as well!
KIDS ARE ALRIGHTBuzz72+
This piece was chosen as the commemorative theme song for the Fukuoka-based professional baseball team the Hawks’ 85th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Fukuoka Dome.
It’s a track by Buzz72+, a band from Fukuoka, released as a single in 2023.
A dramatic rock number, it pairs an energetic band sound with majestic strings.
Masaharu Inoue’s bright, clear vocals and the lyrics’ positive message—“Right now, we’re living in a dream”—are a perfect match.
I think it has enough power to blow away the worries and anxieties of elementary school kids.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming rock tune by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, packed with the sweet-bitter flavor of youth and the anticipation of growth.
Centered on memories with loved ones and the finiteness of life, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, and went on to win the 66th Japan Record Awards in December of the same year—achieving the remarkable feat of back-to-back victories.
It offers comfort to those feeling anxious or lonely in a corner of the city, giving them the courage to face forward while embracing their own imperfections.
When the start of a new chapter leaves you feeling low, listening to this track may lighten your heart and help you take a fresh step forward.
Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This song was created as the theme for an NHK Educational children’s news program.
Centered on the theme of “dialogue” to find answers in the gray area rather than 0 or 100, it delivers a profound message in gentle language while questioning things adults take for granted.
Anticipated as a piece that fosters an SDGs mindset, it’s recommended for parents and children seeking a starting point to think about social issues, as well as for educators who value flexible thinking.
Let’s smileyonige
This is a song that makes you feel happy, as if your luck might improve just by listening to it.
Since it was used as the CM song for au’s “Santaro Series,” which aired from December 2017, many of you have probably heard it.
This work is a yonige-style cheer song that combines the kindness of saying you don’t have to force a smile with the strength to keep looking forward.
Based on an American folk song, its familiar melody gently soaks into the heart.
When you’re feeling down or low on energy, it will quietly give you a nudge forward—a little charm to carry with you.