Recommended cheer songs for elementary school students: popular tracks to listen to when you want a boost

My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

A song chosen as the theme for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” Centered on the theme of friendship, it’s popular among elementary school students, and it also drew attention for featuring the comedy trio Dachō Club in its music video.

When you’re moving toward your dreams, having friends by your side is incredibly reassuring.

This song says “thank you” to those precious friends—the unassuming presences who are always there next to you.

It’s both a message of gratitude and a cheer song that helps you feel, even when graduation or transferring schools separates you from close friends, that you’ll “always be friends.”

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So-la-si-doNEW!GReeeeN

GReeeeN – Solashido

The song I want elementary school kids, who’ve taken a step up with their randoseru on their backs, to listen to is one produced by GReeeeN.

Released as a single in July 2011, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” and its uplifting lyrics became a hot topic.

While listening to this track—imbued with a message themed around a spirit of adventure—you may find yourself smiling before you know it! How about gifting this song to children who have just entered elementary school and are full of anxiety? It will surely ease their nerves and fill them with excitement for school starting tomorrow.

A I U E O music ♬NEW!GReeeeN

GReeeeN – “Aiueo Music ♬” PV (Main Version)

GReeeeN is notable for its catchy melodies and uplifting messages.

This song uses the Japanese syllabary as a motif, bursting with the joy and excitement of expressing feelings through words.

Released in April 2013, it was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime LINE TOWN, among others.

There are surely children who feel nervous or a bit bewildered as they enter the new world of elementary school.

At such times, the song’s bright rhythm will surely be a source of comfort.

Your ColorNEW!Sakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu

[February 2020 Song of the Month] Kimi Iro [With Mother] (cover by UtaSuta)

Graduating from kindergarten or nursery school and moving on to the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make lots of friends.

It will become a place where you laugh and goof around with many different friends, creating plenty of memories.

This work’s charm lies in gently teaching us to value our individuality—likening each person’s differences to colors and cherishing our true selves.

It was used as the February 2020 song on the TV program “Okaasan to Issho.” The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

This song is recommended for singing together with smiles to ease those children’s nerves!

All togetherNEW!Sakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

[Okaasan to Issho] Dream Collaboration! with Ofuroski & Otousan to Issho! Let’s dance to the song “Minna Issho ni”!

This is a song themed around the comfort of sharing the same space.

There are parts where you can clap along, and it’s a lot of fun to sing.

It was performed as the theme song for a special stage on a TV program that drew about 80,000 people, and it was released in November 2013.

Children entering elementary school are full of worries like “Will I make friends?” Even first graders who feel anxious about a new environment will feel uplifted when they listen to this song and think, “Elementary school will be okay!” As a song to cheer on new first graders, try singing it together at the entrance ceremony.

school songNEW!Sakushi Sakkyoku: Nomoto Kentarou

New Song MV [School Song] HIMAWARI Channel ☆ himawari-CH

In the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make many friends.

The lyrics line up the scenes in order, from going to school in the morning to heading home.

That’s why it’s easy for children to understand school life and feel happy.

You can sense the excitement and anticipation of what might happen from this work.

This song, used on a family-oriented video channel, was released in September 2018.

The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

If you’re unsure what to play, definitely consider choosing this track.

Everyone falls in love with someone.NEW!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Hayashi Akira

Everyone Falls in Love with Someone (Okaasan to Issho) / Osamu Sakata & Megumi Sakata

This is a song with lyrics by Osamu Sakata and music by Akira Hayashi.

It was featured as the “Song of the Month” on NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho in February and March 2012, and was included on an album released in October 2012.

The imagery flows from the sky and clouds to people, carrying a warm message that everyone cherishes someone.

Children entering elementary school are often full of anxiety, but listening to this song can encourage them to think, “I’ll try to make friends with the child sitting next to me.” At the entrance ceremony, if everyone sings it as a gift to the new first graders, it might make them feel excited, thinking, “Elementary school is a fun place.”