[Preschool] Great Dance Songs for Sports Day: Perfect for Younger Children
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!
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Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

It’s a song that has long been loved as the theme for Fuji TV’s smash-hit drama “Marumo no Okite.” Even the fact that it was released under the name “Kaoru to Tomoki, Sometimes Mook” feels nostalgic now.
Above all, Mana Ashida and Fuku Suzuki’s “Marumori Dance” is adorable, and the two were in constant demand on TV at the time.
Since they were so young back then, it’s probably suitable even for the youngest kindergarten class.
The parents are exactly the generation who watched the drama when it aired, so it’s sure to be a hit!
Where is this mushroom?Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Dokonoko no Kinoko, a song previously aired on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” was originally performed by the Kyoto band Zahatorte.
Its mysterious melody and lyrics evoke Russian music, and the way the tempo gradually speeds up at the end is really addictive.
It’s absolutely adorable when kids dance to it and it makes everyone smile, so please give it a try!
Magic of SmilesMiyahara Hitomi

In the TV anime Hanakappa, which has been airing since 2010, the song Egao no Mahou is used as the opening theme for its 10th season.
It’s a track by Yuiko Ohara, a singer-songwriter from Chiba Prefecture, released as a single in 2019.
There’s also an official video on YouTube where Ohara and the character Hanakappa dance together, which is helpful for learning the choreography.
There’s even a music video where she interacts with kindergarteners and dances together with them—be sure to check it out!
Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami

It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.
It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.
The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.
Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.
Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.
Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.
Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.
The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.
Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.
It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.
The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.
Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.
Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!
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Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin

Especially boys tend to love superhero teams, don’t they? This song, “Omame Sentai Bibinbi~n,” features little beans who fight for love, peace, and, of course, rice.
The choreography includes transformation poses that kids will want to imitate, and the music itself is really cool.
How about becoming part of the Bean Ranger Squad together with the kids and dancing in style? If you prepare sentai-style costumes or bean-themed headgear, it’ll really boost the kids’ excitement.
Let them come up with their own signature poses so they can express their idea of what’s cool!



