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

Recommended for elementary school kids! Uplifting songs. Popular songs among children.
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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 kids (1–10)

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song adopts a guitar-rock format and skillfully portrays the brilliance of youth alongside its complex emotions.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in April 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Battery the Animation: The Forgotten.

It won the Grand Prix at the 66th Japan Record Awards, marking the band’s remarkable second consecutive victory.

It’s a perfect track for those nostalgic for their youth as well as those in the midst of it right now.

With total streams surpassing 300 million, their music enjoys broad cross-generational popularity, and this song is also a favorite among elementary school children.

I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)
I am the strongest.Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

A song that overflows with dreams and hope and gives elementary schoolers a push forward is “I Am the Strongest,” released by singer Ado in 2022.

It was used as an insert song in the film ONE PIECE FILM RED and was produced by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Its driving sound sweeps away worries and anxieties.

Also pay attention to her versatile voice as she sings over a classical-tinged melody! Even when things don’t go well, this track offers hints for greeting tomorrow with a smile.

Its uplifting lyrics, which transcend negative emotions, will give you courage.

Just a little moreYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Just a Little More” Official Music Video
Just a little moreYOASOBI

Known for hits like “Yoru ni Kakeru” and “Sangenshoku,” YOASOBI’s “Mou Sukoshi Dake” is a song that gives you a gentle push to move forward when you’re struggling.

While many YOASOBI songs feature complex lyrics, this one is very straightforward, making it easy for even elementary school students to relate to.

The chorus repeats the same phrase, so it’s great for memorizing the lyrics and singing at karaoke.

The key is also on the lower side, so it might be a good choice as a practice piece for choir and the like.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)
Let's give it a tryWANIMA

This song that played in au’s commercial, the Santaro series.

With this track, they quickly shot to fame and gained immense popularity, especially among teenagers.

Of course, it’s also popular with younger kids like elementary schoolers as an energizing song.

And the expressions on their faces when they sing make it even more fun to watch, don’t they?

IchibanboshiSnow Man

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video
IchibanboshiSnow Man

Ichibanboshi is a cheer for elementary schoolers who keep trying, even when they struggle or pause along the way.

It was released in 2022 by the male idol group Snow Man.

The lyrics, which encourage people working hard toward their dreams and goals, resonate deeply.

Along with warm, harmony-rich choruses that convey the group’s bond, the song will give you energy.

It’s filled with a gentle message that supports elementary schoolers devoted to studying, club activities, or hobbies.

Give it a listen especially when it’s hard to look forward or when you’re feeling down.

A I U E O music ♬NEW!GReeeeN

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

I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Sachi Are [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

A perfect song for elementary school kids setting off toward a shining future is “Sachiare,” released in 2022 by the male idol group Naniwa Danshi.

The lyrics and music were written by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu.

Its warm melody resonates, giving courage even in times of sadness or worry.

Along with their kindness-filled choral work, it’s sure to energize young students.

Set to a catchy rhythm that anyone can sing and dance to, it’s a track that brings out smiles.

Be sure to listen to its bright, sunny sound that evokes images of the sun and clear skies.