I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

My favorite things

[Classic song] My Favorite Things ♪ [Shimajiro Channel Official]

It’s a warmhearted song that helps children find what they love and nurture a sense of cherishing it.

The staging that incorporates sign language is memorable, and there are thoughtful touches throughout that allow children of diverse backgrounds to sing together and have fun.

The melody is pleasant and so familiar you can’t help but hum along.

Released around 2011, it has been used in various settings, including the educational program “Shimajiro no Wao!”, concerts, and events at childcare facilities.

This work truly supports children’s growth, teaching the beauty of expressing gratitude for familiar things and important people.

Singing it together with parents or guardians can also be an opportunity to foster an even deeper bond.

Let's move forward! Clap your hands!

Let's Move Forward! Clap Your Hands! ~Tie-in Song for the Movie “Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis”~ [Official Shimajiro Channel]

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.

Structured so you can sing along while clapping to the rhythm, it embraces the anxiety and fear of taking steps ahead as natural feelings, while conveying the importance of overcoming them.

The desire to cherish friendships and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.

Used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (released in March 2017) from the series Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie, it colors the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.

It’s a perfect song to enjoy with children while moving their bodies, whether during group time at nursery and kindergarten or at home!

Everyone is a heroAI

“Everyone Is a Hero” Full ver. AI [Official]

It’s a cheer song that delivers hope and energy.

The melody is based on a nursery rhyme familiar to everyone, creating a gentle atmosphere that resonates with children’s hearts.

AI’s powerful vocals and the gospel-style melody give children the courage to say, “I can do it” and “Let’s take a step forward.” The piece was created in January 2016 as a song for an au commercial and was included on the album THE BEST DELUXE EDITION.

It’s perfect for school entrance season—a song that naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.

It has the power to tell kids who are nervous about a new environment that everyone is a friend.

Children all over the worldLyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa

Children of the World – Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

Sekai-ju no Kodomotachi ga (Children of the World) is a wonderful song that conveys the importance of every single child.

Created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, it has been loved by many since its release in 1987.

Its bright, buoyant melody makes it fun to sing.

The song is included in elementary school music textbooks and is widely cherished.

The lyrics, which sing about the impact that children’s pure feelings can have on the world, also give courage to adults.

I think it’s perfect for occasions that celebrate new beginnings, such as kindergarten graduation and entrance ceremonies.

A play and song themed around future dreams

Fiscal Year 2022 Presentation 3 — Senior Class — When I Grow Up: My Dream, Part 2

A play and song themed around “future dreams” that lets you feel how much the children have grown since they were babies is perfect for their final school performance.

Ask the children in advance what they want to be in the future, and on the day, have each child wear a costume of their chosen future self and present one by one.

Speaking in front of others about their dreams and the reasons behind them can be nerve‑racking, so it’s a good idea to practice beforehand where and how they’ll present.

It may also help the flow to have the teachers in charge decide in advance when the piano will come in and when to bring out any props for the presentations.

People and PeopleKensuke Yugeda

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

[Sign Language Dance] Flowers of Gratitude

Arigatou no Hana [Sign Language Dance]: Includes sign language choreography, lyrics, and music—perfect for practicing for graduation ceremonies and recitals!

Presenting the bright and gentle-toned “Arigatou no Hana” with a sign-language dance sounds like it will make for a memorable recital.

To help the children learn the signs, let’s practice repeatedly, part by part along with the lyrics.

Since sign language performed to music can change in tempo and feel, repeated practice is recommended.

When teaching the signs, it’s also a good idea to use photos or show picture books so the children can feel closer to sign language.

Let’s use facial expressions and body movements too, and have the teacher enjoy practicing together with the children.