[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts!

I will become a first-year student.

I will become a first-year student.

Many people probably feel anxious about moving on to the new environment of elementary school.

This song, depicted from an elementary schooler’s perspective with a cheerful vibe, portrays the resolve to overcome those worries and step forward energetically into a new place.

There are scenes where the child seems to reassure their concerned family, saying it will be okay, and you can feel their determination to do their best.

With its light, airy sound, the song conveys positive emotions—looking forward to the new environment despite some anxiety.

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Boyoyon MarchNakanishi Keizō

With Mother: The Boyoyon March – Long Version

It’s a song used on “Okaasan to Issho,” sung by the program’s big brother and big sister.

The lyrics and music are by Keizo Nakanishi.

While the wording feels child-friendly, it’s moving even for adults.

The choreography that everyone can do is catchy too, so it seems perfect for creating a fun entrance ceremony!

The First Step

Hajime no Ippo / Opening lyrics: ♪ A little bird / With easy-to-read lyrics / [Children’s song]

What kind of world will the children who are now attending their entrance ceremonies and taking a new first step walk into? Surely every parent wishes for them to take a wonderful and heartwarming first step.

The choral piece “Hajime no Ippo” (The First Step) is a song filled with hopes for children beginning their new journey today.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Children all over the world

Children of the World | Popular Songs and Choral Pieces for Preschool/Childcare | With Lyrics

The song “Sekai Jū no Kodomotachi ga” has lyrics by Toshihiko Shinazawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa.

It’s a children’s song that has been sung for many years and is known by people of all ages.

Since it’s also included in elementary school textbooks, many current elementary school students can probably sing it.

When everyone smiles, everyone becomes smiling—this song carries that message.

If you sing it at the entrance ceremony, it will surely bring smiles before you know it.

Have the current students and the new first-graders all sing it together!

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Go! First-Year Studentssakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako

Advance! First Graders (Graduation Song)

This is a bright graduation-from-kindergarten song created by Kanako Miura.

It expresses the excitement and anxiety of children entering elementary school in a positive way with an upbeat, lively melody.

The lyrics convey children’s honest feelings—“When I become a first grader, I want to make lots of friends!”—filling listeners with a sense of eager anticipation for a new environment.

Frequently used at graduation ceremonies and pre-enrollment events, this song is perfect for celebrating children’s new beginnings.

With themes that spark the joy of playing with friends and a spirit of adventure, it brims with hope for the school life that lies ahead.

Singing it together with children can help make the start of their elementary school journey a fun and cheerful experience.

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Everyone, everyone is shining (unison chorus)

Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.

It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.

Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.

The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.

Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.

Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.

It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.

Spring has come!Sakushi: Nakamura Masato / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Masato

[Children's Song] 'Spring Is Here!' (Sign Language Video) Sign Choreography: Aono [Nursery Rhyme/Song] [Sign Language Song] [Kindergarten/School Entrance Ceremony]

Children feeling anxious and nervous in the new environment of elementary school.

This song overflows with the warmth of spring, gently wrapping those children in its cozy glow.

The lively atmosphere of spring creatures and plants expressed in the lyrics feels as if they are welcoming the children who are about to start school.

Singing it at the beginning of something new will surely fill you with excitement and a positive outlook!