[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts!
First graders who have finished kindergarten or nursery school and will start elementary school this spring.
Children diving into the new environment of school are surely filled with both excitement and anxiety.
In this article, we introduce recommended entrance songs we’d love these new first graders to listen to.
There are plenty of graduation songs, but entrance songs can be surprisingly hard to find.
This time, in addition to classic children’s songs and choral pieces, we’ve also selected popular J-pop.
We’ve gathered powerful songs that can give kids the courage to head to elementary school with energy, so be sure to check them out!
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[Entrance Ceremony Songs] A Selection of Classic and Popular Tunes That Capture Elementary Schoolers’ Hearts! (31–40)
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
Spitz’s signature song “Sora mo Toberu Hazu,” released in 1994, was used as the theme song for the 1996 TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” Its catchy chorus melody and Masamune Kusano’s distinctive voice make it a song you won’t forget after a single listen.
Since its release, the track has been covered by numerous artists.
It’s a timeless classic enjoyed across generations, passed down from adults to children.
Tonton Friends
A children’s song I’d really love new first graders to sing is “Tonton Tomodachi.” The lyrics are by Hachiro Sato and the music is by Yoshinao Nakata, and Shoko Haida sang it on NHK’s educational program “Okaasan to Issho,” right? The melody has a gentle, cute feel.
The lyrics are memorable too—humorous at times and singing about the bond between friends.
The inclusion of numbers also gives a sense of growing up, different from kindergarten or nursery school.
It feels like a classic nursery rhyme, so it’s familiar and easy to sing—I highly recommend it.
If you walk cheerfully
Yukai ni Arukeba, based on the original German song Der fröhliche Wanderer.
It was sung by the Tokyo Broadcasting Children’s Choir and released in 1993.
The lyrics, which make you want to go hiking, evoke images of rich natural scenery.
The melody gives hope to children starting a new chapter in their lives.
With a waltz-like tempo and a lively rhythm, it’s easy for kids to get into the groove.
The chorus is memorable and fun, so adults should sing along too.
It’s a perfect song for the cheerful excitement of an entrance ceremony.
Bouquet of the Wind
A folk-tinged song with refreshing lyrics, “Kaze no Hanataba” (“Bouquet of Wind”).
It feels like a pleasant morning breeze.
The melody is refreshing, and so are the lyrics—filled with gentle feelings and invigorating words that leave a strong impression.
The rhythm is lively too, and it seems like this song could make even those anxious steps on the way to an entrance ceremony feel light.
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
We’d like to introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.
“Aoi Sora ni E wo Kakou” (“Let’s Draw a Picture in the Blue Sky”) is a lively, energetic piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.
Its lyrics spark children’s imaginations, and it features a bright, uplifting melody.
The cheerful call-and-response “Ei! Yaa!” adds to the fun, making it easy to sing energetically together with the children.
It’s also a popular song in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.
It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious about their new environment.
[Songs for Entrance Ceremonies] A selection of classic and popular tunes that capture elementary schoolers’ hearts (41–50)
Go! Go! Sparkly-shiny!
This song, “Go! Go! Pikka-Pikka,” is the dance version of the commercial jingle for Shogakukan’s magazine Shogaku Ichinensei.
The choreography was created by Lucky Ikeda.
It even includes that familiar phrase everyone knows, so many listeners will recognize it right away.
The cheerful melody and lyrics that encourage moving forward support new first graders.
At the entrance ceremony, if you sing and dance to it as a gift to the first graders, it will likely make them think, “Elementary school is a fun place!”
My Friend Kanon
“Tomodachi no Canon” is also well-known as a choral piece, a song that celebrates cherishing friends.
The friends you make in elementary school might be companions for life; this song makes you treasure those irreplaceable bonds even more.
Its lyrics are simple, easy to understand, and pleasant to listen to—another great point!