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[Preschool] Great Dance Songs for Sports Day: Perfect for Younger Children

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9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Sports day is an important event where we can see children’s growth.

For many younger kindergarteners, it may even be their very first sports day.

For teachers, dance is essential to help all the children join in and have fun together!

So here, we’ve gathered recommended dance songs for younger kindergarteners.

There are lots of cute options, including theme songs from NHK programs and anime, as well as songs about fruits and insects.

Choose lively tunes that bring out the children’s innocence, and have everyone dance together to enjoy sports day!

[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (61–70)

What is this, Panda Samba?

♪ What's This? Panda Samba (Dance & Exercise) What's This? Panda Samba, I'm a Panda. What's This? Panda Samba, a black-and-white Panda. 〜♪ [Children's Party / Recital]

What is this, Panda Samba?

Let me introduce the super upbeat “Nanda Panda Samba” dance.

The key is to enjoy the dance by keeping rhythm while blending samba with panda-like moves.

It’s also fun to move your feet as if stepping to a samba beat.

Incorporating panda motions into the dance might help you feel closer to pandas and really liven things up.

Since the overall rhythm is snappy, keep smiling and dance along to the tempo.

It could be nice to finish with your favorite pose at the end.

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Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

[Anpanman Taiso] We Tried Dancing! | Infants, Babies, Kindergarten, Nursery, Ages 0–3+ [Mirror Dance]

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

One of the ending themes of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman” is “Anpanman Taiso.” From the very beginning, it’s a rhythmic song that makes you want to move your body, and as the title includes the word “taiso” (exercise), it’s perfect for moving around and having fun.

Since characters from the anime, including Anpanman, dance to it, even children who aren’t yet interested in dance might find themselves moving along.

The choreography is very simple and easy to remember, so be sure to try dancing to it with your kids.

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Anpanman’s March

Anpanman’s March 🌥️ [Original Choreography] Perfect for use in kindergartens and nursery schools!

Anpanman's March

When it comes to characters beloved by infants and toddlers, Anpanman is at the top of the list! Many children probably know the song Anpanman no March, which became the opening theme for the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics conjure up the image of the kind and strong Anpanman, and you can just imagine kids striking poses as if they were Anpanman themselves.

While it’s common to enjoy dancing with original choreography, trying your hand at playing it on an instrument is also highly recommended!

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Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

[73 Minutes] Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley [Takashi’s Hand Play & Children’s Songs] Japanese Children’s Songs, Finger Play Songs

Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

Introducing the lively “Norinori Norimono Dance Medley,” a popular song from NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho.

It’s a perfect medley for kids who love vehicles, featuring lots of cars, airplanes, trains, boats, and more.

Move your body to the music, strike poses, and imitate the motions of different vehicles with big, energetic actions.

With its rhythmic sound and lyrics that keep interest high until the end, children may find themselves completely absorbed.

Prepare a spacious area so kids can move freely and enjoy it to the fullest!

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Fruit Dance Roundup!

[Dance for Kindergartens/Daycare] Fruit Dance Compilation! Kids Dance (Kindergarten/Daycare)

Fruit Dance Roundup!

Fruit Dance roundup! Let’s have fun dancing to a medley of songs.

The tracks feature pineapple, banana, fruit punch, and more.

The key is a cute dance where you say the names of the fruits as you move.

The fruit names are repeated throughout the lyrics, making the songs easy to remember.

The choreography is simple with many repeated moves, so it’s enjoyable for a wide range of ages—from little kids to older children alike.

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Green light from the blue sky

Blue Sky Go Sign [Together with Big Sister] Together with Dad

Green light from the blue sky

Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.

The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.

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Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho October 2023 Song] “Hatarakimono Boogie” Cover

Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Taking off your pajamas in the morning, checking the weather forecast, jotting down notes so you don’t forget anything… It shares the little hard-working moments of everyday life set to a fun boogie tune.

With a lively, spirited rhythm, it’s a cheerful song that tells kids “working is cool.” Debuting as the Song of the Month in October 2023, “Hatarakimono Boogie” features lyrics by Morihisa Yamamoto and music by Asei Kobayashi.

Listening to this track might even make cleaning and tidying up more fun!

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