[Recommended for elementary school students] Songs that touch the heart! Moving and comforting songs of gratitude
Here are some heartwarming songs of gratitude and inspiration that we recommend for elementary school students!
From popular J-pop to Vocaloid tracks and beloved graduation songs, these are all timeless pieces that might just bring tears to your eyes.
Even elementary schoolers go through busy days—between studying, lessons, and friendships, life can be just as tough as it is for adults.
Among the songs we introduce, you’re sure to find at least one that resonates with your heart!
Immerse yourself in the world of music, forget your daily worries, shed a few tears, and recharge with plenty of positive energy.
With music by your side, you might just find yourself enjoying each and every day a little more!
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One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS is a music group that has produced many songs filled with straightforward messages.
“Ato Hitotsu” was released in 2014 as their 10th single.
It’s a motivational song with lyrics that inspire you to keep moving forward without giving up, no matter what happens.
The cover featuring a photo of professional baseball pitcher Masahiro Tanaka also drew attention.
[Recommended for Elementary School Students] Songs That Resonate with the Heart! Healing and Moving Songs of Gratitude (51–60)
That gentle girlsupittsu
Spitz’s “Yasashii Ano Ko” has a light, sprightly melody that puts you in a gentle mood.
Released in 2019, the song was chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Natsuzora,” starring Suzu Hirose.
The lyrics portray a tender wish to let a loved one know about those simple yet beautiful scenes overflowing with nature.
When we come across things that make our hearts flutter or warm us inside, we naturally want to share them with dear friends who are always kind to us.
Just like in this song, when you find something wonderful, try sharing it with your friends.
Then maybe next time, your friends will share something lovely with you—and it might just comfort and heal you.
paprikaYonezu Kenshi
A self-cover by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu of the song he originally wrote for the kids’ music group Foorin.
Because the track became a massive hit that sparked a social phenomenon, it’s a number well known even among elementary school children.
Compared to Foorin’s poppy, dance-inducing version, the self-cover takes on a calmer tone; even with the atmosphere completely changed, the catchiness remains, reaffirming the strength of the melody.
Rather than the energetic feel of the original, this version is a soothing number you can relax to.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A beautiful song themed around profound love—aching yet heartwarming.
Written by Hikaru Utada in memory of her mother, Keiko Fuji, who passed away in 2013, it was released in 2016.
With a simple arrangement of piano and strings, its flowing melodic lines and lyrics that gently embrace feelings of loneliness are truly moving.
It’s a masterpiece filled with the preciousness of irreplaceable days and the essence of love—one that gains even more depth when heard in adulthood.
It’s also a song I’d love for elementary school students to listen to!
three days after the day after tomorrowDISH//
Gomiasatte by DISH// is a song that lets you express your gratitude to the important people in your life, like family and friends.
Released in 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama The Travel Nurse.
Sometimes we find our family a bit annoying, or we can’t be honest with our friends and end up hiding how we really feel.
For elementary school students struggling with relationships, this song teaches that your family, your friends—everyone who cares about you—are all on your side.
Even if you don’t always interact well with others, why not try expressing your gratitude honestly, like in this song, from time to time? This song, which conveys the warm feelings of those around you, will give you a moving sense of happiness.
Love MySelfIS:SUE
A refreshing pop dance track from IS:SUE.
It’s a warm song that gently conveys the importance of loving and believing in yourself, while staying close to feelings of anxiety and doubt.
The members’ lively vocals are striking, and the light rhythm and melody resonate pleasantly.
Released in February 2025, this work delivers a heartwarming message along with clear, airy vocals.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like you’re losing your way or when you’re ready to take a new step.
It’s sure to become an encouraging anthem that softly and kindly gives you a push forward.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
It’s a song created in collaboration between the female singer DAOKO and the singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
It was released as a single in 2017.
A perfect love song for the end of summer, its heartrending melody is captivating.
It served as the theme song for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”