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

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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!

[Preschool/Childcare] For younger kindergarteners! Recommended dance songs for Sports Day (71–80)

We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

We were born with a bang! “With Mother in August Monthly Song” / cover: Kono Yubi Toomare☆ Starring: Makkun & Micchi Chorus: Arare

We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.

Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.

The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.

Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.

It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.

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Aloha e komo maiDizunī

[Aloha, E Komo Mai] Lilo & Stitch “Easy Dance & Wrist Pom-Poms” A dance kids can do at sports day or at home! Toddler-friendly dance!

Aloha e komo maiDizunī

“Aloha E Komo Mai” expresses the warm spirit of welcome in Hawaii.

Perfect for the world of Lilo & Stitch, the song means “Hello, welcome” in Hawaiian and is characterized by its bright, cheerful melody.

Sung by Jump5 and Chris Sanders, it was released in July 2006.

Familiar throughout the Lilo & Stitch franchise, the song also appears on many Disney compilation albums.

It’s a fun track that younger children can dance to energetically at sports festivals, so why not hold hands, form a circle, and dance together? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory filled with smiles.

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Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko

[2021 Latest] “Karada☆Dandan” from Okaasan to Issho – Full Live-Action Version by Ear (Full Cover), High-Quality Version [Dance]

Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko

A popular song that’s also danced to on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” Because it’s up-tempo, it’s recommended if you want to boost the energy at a sports day.

The lyrics are packed with a gesture-game vibe where kids act like the creatures that appear, so even younger children might perform it with enthusiasm.

Under the sea you become crabs and shrimp; on land you switch to dinosaurs and monkeys.

Each animal has distinctive traits, so the dance moves should be easy to grasp.

The lively chorus is lots of fun, too!

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Taki no namida pin ku

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peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki

[With Mother] Pink Cheeks ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | makes babies stop crying | songs that make babies happy | nursery rhymes | children's songs

peach-colored cheeks Nagatamaya, Akimoto Azuki

We’d like to introduce a heartwarming song that aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2025.

Performed by Maya Nagata and Anzu Akimoto, it’s a bright, cute pop dance number.

Riding a light, upbeat rhythm, the song features an energetic melody that brings a rosy glow to your cheeks.

Joining the two “big sisters” is Mimomo, a girl kappa, making for a unique segment in the program as all three don pink outfits and perform matching choreography.

There are delightful touches that both children and parents can enjoy, such as Mimomo appearing in her favorite polka-dot outfit.

It’s a wonderful song that lets families move their bodies together while feeling the arrival of spring.

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Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

[April 2023 Angels Championship II] I'm Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Kapi) / HoneyWorks

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen” (“Sorry I’m Cute”) is a song filled with a lovely message that boosts self-esteem.

It conveys the greatness of valuing your true self, paired with a catchy melody.

It became hugely popular on TikTok and captured many hearts.

If you dance to this song, children’s smiles are sure to shine.

How about incorporating it into the dance time at your sports day? With energetic choreography, the whole venue will undoubtedly be wrapped in a bright atmosphere.

Let’s all dance together, have fun, and create wonderful memories.

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Banana-kun ExerciseYamano Satoko, Kōrasu

Banana-kun Exercise (Lyrics and Music by Toshihiko Shinzawa) [from Toshihiko Shinzawa’s “Dance! Sports Day”]

Banana-kun ExerciseYamano Satoko, Kōrasu

This song expresses the journey bananas take before they reach us and the love people have for one of everyone’s favorite fruits.

Its lively atmosphere and upbeat, light rhythm are striking, conveying both a fondness for bananas and how delicious they are.

The choreography also captures a rhythm-focused fun, centered on moves like swaying the hips and hands from side to side.

By waving your hands broadly and singing the chorus together, you can enjoy both your affection for bananas and a sense of unity with friends.

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The railroad tracks go on forever.

"The Railroad Goes On Forever" Sung Energetically! 4-Year-Old Preschooler Uta Kuroda Sings ♪ [Popular Song from the Children's Nursery Rhyme Contest]

The railroad tracks go on forever.

This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.

When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.

Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.

In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.

How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.

It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.

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