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

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 students! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (71–80)

We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

This is a cheer song by Sambomaster that teaches the importance of believing in your potential without giving up.

With upbeat lyrics and an energetic rock sound, it delivers a ray of hope even when you feel like breaking.

It’s a warm track that stays close to the listener’s heart, giving courage and strength to move toward your goals.

Released in February 2010, it was featured in a Nissan Serena commercial.

In 2022, it was also used as an image song for the film Cheer☆Dan, touching the hearts of many.

It’s a must-hear for kids struggling with club activities or studies, people striving toward their dreams, and anyone who wants to cheer someone on.

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"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu

This song is striking for its heartwarming melody and vocals filled with hope and love.

The beautiful harmonies woven together by YOASOBI and the children’s choir group Midories resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in October 2021, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” and was also broadcast on “Minna no Uta.” Within its electronic sound and grand arrangement lies a wish for the future.

Its upbeat rhythm and refreshing melody make it easy to incorporate into dance and highly recommended for group performances.

It’s a track that truly shines at events where many people can enjoy it together, such as sports festivals and school cultural festivals.

Take a pictureNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 2nd Single 『Take a picture』 MV
Take a pictureNiziU

NiziU is currently popular across many age groups.

Having made it through a tough audition, they’ve become symbols that bring smiles and courage to people in Japan.

Their powerful vocals and cute choreography are also drawing attention.

“Take a picture” carries the message of cherishing the moments you spend with someone special so you don’t miss those fleeting memories.

The dance is as adorable as ever, and just watching it can lift your spirits.

It seems like kids would be able to dance to it energetically, too.

Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (81–90)

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

When it comes to songs that are easy for elementary school kids to sing, Dream5’s “Yo-kai Exercise No.

1” is probably at the top of the list.

Known as the ending theme of the anime Yo-kai Watch, its lyrics are easy to memorize like wordplay.

Since the song comes with a dance, kids often end up learning the lyrics while they’re dancing.

The tempo is slow, making it easy to keep time and sing along.

It’s a song that can energize elementary school children when they hear it.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Put On False Eyelashes
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This is the debut single by the female singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who enjoys immense popularity—especially among younger generations—as a fashion icon of a new era.

The song has been featured on music programs and in multiple commercials, and it leaves a strong impression with an atmosphere only Kyary Pamyu Pamyu can create, where a sense of fancy, pop, and mystery coexist at a high level.

The refrain in the chorus and the bright, catchy melody are easy for elementary school children to remember, and singing it has a charm that makes small worries fade away.

It’s an uplifting track that we hope even downhearted elementary schoolers will listen to.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Ninja Re Bang Bang
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A female singer who is also active as a fashion model and has gained high popularity not only in Japan but overseas as well—Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s fifth single.

It’s a catchy number that combines an oriental electro-pop sound with a distinctly Japanese flair—very characteristic of producer Yasutaka Nakata—with words that have a pleasing rhythm.

Her bright, uplifting vocals and danceable moves are sure to energize even elementary school kids.

It’s the kind of track that lets you stop thinking, just enjoy the music, and feel revitalized.

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This song by the Pokémon BW Choir, featuring a bright melody that evokes the arrival of spring, is bursting with energy and hope.

Used as the ending theme for the anime Pokémon: Best Wishes!, it became a favorite among children.

After its digital-only release in March 2012, it was also included on a CD in July of the same year.

With lyrics that spread the wings of hope and convey a desire to fly freely anywhere, it’s a charming piece that truly captures the breath of spring.

It’s a perfect song for children embarking on new beginnings, such as graduation or moving up a grade.

Under the spring sunshine, sing your heart out and move toward your dreams!