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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 kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children (21–30)

DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)
DoraemonHoshino Gen

It’s an engaging song.

It’s used as the theme for that popular anime.

Released in February 2018 as the theme song for a film, it has also been used as the opening theme for the TV anime since 2019.

Gen Hoshino’s warm vocals and the pop sound perfectly match the work’s worldview.

The lyrics, which sing about the mysteries found in everyday life, resonate with a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

It’s a recommended track when you’re feeling down or need a boost.

Listening to this song will surely lift your spirits.

A I U E O music ♬GReeeeN

GReeeeN – “Aiueo Music ♬” PV (Main Version)
A I U E O music ♬GReeeeN

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.

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

This song centers on themes of self-affirmation and self-expression.

It was included in “Kokuhaku Jikkō Iinkai – FLYING SONGS – Koishiteru” and released in August 2022 featuring vocalist Kapi.

It was also produced as a character song for the anime “To Become a Heroine! ~The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Job~.” The track encourages a way of living that values being true to yourself and helps listeners recognize the importance of “living as your authentic self.” It gained significant traction on TikTok, where it’s frequently used in makeup and dance videos.

Widely known even among elementary school students, this is a recommended song for anyone looking for an uplifting boost.

1, 2, 3After the Rain(soraru × mafumafu)

[Pokémon OP] 1・2・3 / After the Rain (Soraru × Mafumafu)
1, 2, 3After the Rain(soraru × mafumafu)

After the Rain is a duo made up of the singers Soraru and Mafumafu, who are popular among elementary school students.

Their song “1, 2, 3” was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon.

Its fast-paced sound evokes the image of charging forward headfirst.

It’s recommended not only for elementary school kids who love Pokémon, but also for those who haven’t seen it and need a boost! It’s a song that can give you a lot of courage when you want to do your best or make up with a friend after a fight.

Colorfulyuzu

Yuzu, the folk duo known for uplifting many people with their bright, positive messages.

The song they released in January 2013 is a pop number that was also included on their May 2013 album “LAND.” It’s also known for being featured as the 2013 CM song for the U-Can correspondence courses.

The theme straightforwardly affirms those taking a new step forward, and it’s full of charm that makes you want to sing along.

This positive song tells you it’s okay to move ahead in your own colors, giving you the courage to head to school with energy.

swallowYOASOBI

We live in a world that calls for diversity, and this YOASOBI track teaches us the essence of it.

Even though everyone thinks differently and lives in different environments, we all share the desire to live happily.

It expresses the theme of living together with a driving sound.

Released in October 2021 and used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” the song is also included on the album THE BOOK 2.

It’s a refreshing pop tune that brightens entrance ceremonies and gives first graders—whose hearts are full of both excitement and anxiety—the courage to head to school with energy.

So-la-si-doGReeeeN

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.