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Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A big collection of energizing songs recommended for elementary school kids!

From popular hits and trending tracks to anime songs and timeless classics, we’ve selected songs that elementary schoolers can listen to and relate to!

When you’re thinking, “I want to try harder with studying or lessons!” or “I had a fight with a friend but don’t have the courage to apologize,” why not try listening to some uplifting music?

Elementary school kids worry about a lot of things and sometimes feel down, too.

When you’re feeling low, it’s easy to think negatively, but listening to bright, positive songs might help lift your spirits and make you feel more optimistic.

We’ve gathered cheerful, encouraging songs that support the worries of elementary school children and give them energy—so be sure to give them a listen!

Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (61–70)

That gentle girlsupittsu

Spitz / That Gentle Girl

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“Yasashii Ano Ko” is Spitz’s 42nd single, released in 2019.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Natsuzora, set in Hokkaido.

The lyrics include Ainu words, the language of the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido.

The song blends the expansiveness of the open sky with the warmth of sunshine, creating a very gentle impression.

Coupled with Masamune Kusano’s vocals, its tenderness is further enhanced.

It’s a song I especially recommend to elementary school children, who often find themselves playing in the great outdoors.

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Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Released in August 2018, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was written as the theme for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).

Vocalist Motoki Omori’s soaring voice and lyrics that encourage you to feel like “we’re the main characters” make it a perfect fit for elementary school girls working hard at love or extracurriculars.

It’s also become a staple cheer song for high school baseball and is so powerful it’s even performed in the Koshien Alps stands.

Sing it with friends and you’re sure to feel energized.

It’s an incredibly emotional track that colors a sparkling page of youth.

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ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “Super Strongest” Music Video

ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Following in the footsteps of Momoiro Clover Z and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu is an idol group that has gained popularity for a music style that goes all-in on uniquely Japanese cuteness.

This track is included on their album Tokimeki Rulebook, released in December 2024, and it went explosively viral among younger audiences on TikTok.

Centered on the theme of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite idols), the song features uplifting lyrics that boost self-esteem.

It’s a surefire cheer anthem that elementary school girls who want to have fun with friends should definitely add to their karaoke repertoire!

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paprikaYonezu Kenshi

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

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Paprika is a song written, composed, and arranged by Kenshi Yonezu, the celebrated singer-songwriter known for the hit Lemon.

It spread as the NHK 2020 Cheer Song, and various versions have been released on NHK’s children’s programs, making it a hugely popular dance number among kids right now! The gentle lyrics, filled with dreams and hope, will lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.

If you dance while listening, you’ll feel even more joyful! If you’re looking for a soothing, uplifting song, be sure to give it a listen.

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Go for it!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

Go for it!Urufuruzu

This is a track bursting with energy, featuring a powerful, cheer-song-like message that truly resonates.

The lyrics express the courage to face difficulties and a strong will to never give up in a positive way, uplifting you when you’re feeling down.

Combined with Ulfuls’ energetic performance, it becomes a warm, encouraging song that gently gives listeners a push forward.

Released in December 1995, it brought courage and hope to many people.

It’s perfect for times when you want to boost your motivation and energy—school events like sports days, right before a game, or as a morning wake-up tune.

Even when you’re dealing with hardships or worries, this dependable anthem gives you the strength to look ahead and take that first step.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

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This is the ninth single by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who showcases his talents across a wide range of fields including acting, essay writing, and column writing.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which he also appeared.

The “Koi Dance” performed to the track went viral on social media and became a social phenomenon.

With its bright, catchy melody riding over stylish, sophisticated chord progressions, and a fast, complex yet imitation-inspiring dance that even elementary school kids love, it’s a song that energizes you whether you’re listening or dancing.

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New EraAdo

[Sports Day Dance] New Genesis / Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED) / Easy Dance for Kindergarten, Nursery, and Elementary School

New EraAdo

Ado’s “New Genesis,” the theme song for the anime film ONE PIECE FILM RED, is a lively, high-energy track brimming with speed.

It’s perfect as music for dances at school sports days or recital events.

With a refreshing, fast-paced, and powerful sound reminiscent of 1980s technopop, it’s widely loved by people of all ages, helped by its connection to a popular anime.

Listening to this song is sure to pep kids up, don’t you think?

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