We’ve put together a collection of summer songs recommended for elementary school kids!
Summer’s sweltering heat goes on and on, but if you’re in elementary school, you’re probably getting excited thinking, “What should I do over summer vacation?” and imagining all the fun events.
That’s where summer songs come in to make the season even more exciting!
From love songs about summer to upbeat dance tracks perfect for outings, we’re introducing a wide range—from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Find your own mood-boosting summer anthem!
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Recommended Summer Songs for Elementary School Students | A Selection of Refreshing, Popular Hits! (1–10)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This track captivates with its refreshing guitar sound and exhilarating sense of speed.
Crafted by the popular band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, you might also recognize it as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Released in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards the same year.
The lyrics, which depict the brilliance and inner conflicts of youth, amplify the excitement of summer vacation.
Be sure to give it a listen as the perfect BGM for making memories with friends!
DynamiteBTS
If you’re looking for a summer song that parents and kids can enjoy together, I recommend Dynamite.
Released in 2020 by the world-renowned hip-hop group BTS, its disco-inspired sound with a touch of nostalgia will get your body moving.
The crisp flow over a light beat reminiscent of soul and funk is cool, and the dramatically unfolding melody will heighten the excitement for the arrival of summer vacation.
It’s a track perfect for family outings or for singing and dancing with friends.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
Uchiage Hanabi, used as the theme song for the anime film Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?.
The song was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu—who is also active as the Vocaloid producer Hachi—and performed by the singer DAOKO.
Its beautiful yet fleeting piano sound evokes fireworks that bloom and fade into the summer night sky.
It’s a summer song we’d love elementary schoolers planning to wear yukata to fireworks displays or summer festivals to hear.
Experience the sound that colors the atmosphere of a summer night.
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s an energetic track that feels like a summer festival turned into music.
Released in June 2016, it was also used as the theme song for a Nihon Kogakuin College commercial.
The lyrics capture the excitement of summer vacation, inspiring you to break free from boring routines and have as much fun as you can.
Its bursting melodies and rhythms are perfect as background music for hanging out with friends or going on family outings.
It’s sure to color your best summer memories—so give it a listen.
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
This song is packed with summer memories and hope for the future.
My Hair is Bad’s powerful melodies and uplifting lyrics really resonate.
Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary” and released in June 2024, it’s also included on the album “ghosts.” While looking back on fun memories, this track gives you the courage to take a new step forward—perfect for elementary school students heading into summer vacation.
How about listening with friends and making it the soundtrack to your wonderful memories?
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
As a recommended summer song, I’d like to introduce “Isekai Kongo Dai Butokai (feat.
Obake)” by Gen Hoshino.
It’s the theme song for the film “Ghostbook: Obakezukan,” known for being fun to both sing and dance to.
The chorus’s “Obake Dance” is simple and cute, so both adults and children can enjoy it together.
The song’s distinctive rhythm is another charming highlight—you can clap and step along as you sing, making it perfect for enjoying hot summer days with family and friends.
Feel the rhythm with your whole body and get into the spirit of summer!
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism that became the theme for “Netto Koshien 2019.” There are probably many elementary school students who want to listen to this song when they’re giving their all, or when they feel lost or on the verge of breaking.
Rather than being about someone cheering you on, this song feels like you’re listening to the voice within yourself.
It portrays the desire to face your weaknesses, push down your anxieties and regrets, and move forward.
They often say that when it comes to competition, your biggest opponent is yourself.
Just listening to it gives you energy—an awesome summer anthem!
