[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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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.

Children all over the world

Children all over the world

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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So-la-si-doNEW!GReeeeN

GReeeeN – Solashido

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.

Your ColorNEW!Sakushi Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu

[February 2020 Song of the Month] Kimi Iro [With Mother] (cover by UtaSuta)

Graduating from kindergarten or nursery school and moving on to the new environment of elementary school, you’re sure to make lots of friends.

It will become a place where you laugh and goof around with many different friends, creating plenty of memories.

This work’s charm lies in gently teaching us to value our individuality—likening each person’s differences to colors and cherishing our true selves.

It was used as the February 2020 song on the TV program “Okaasan to Issho.” The entrance ceremony is where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

This song is recommended for singing together with smiles to ease those children’s nerves!