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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] For 3-year-olds! Recommended dance songs for sports day (111–120)

Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

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Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

This song, themed around space, features a memorable wordplay that lines up the names of planets children explore and the colors of the rainbow in order.

It was broadcast with vocals by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono as the “Song of the Month” for April 2020 on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho.

Created by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, the piece is designed to naturally nurture children’s interest in nature and the universe.

It encourages kids to explore the world with a spirit of adventure and enjoy it with rich imagination.

The track is included on the album “Saishin Best: Uchuu ni Muchuu,” and is characterized by an upbeat, bright tempo that’s perfect for parachute (para-balloon) performances.

With lyrics that spark children’s curiosity and simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s ideal for group performances at sports days and school recitals.

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[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (121–130)

Fish HeavenShibaya Hiromi

♪Fishy Paradise – “I love you,” I sardinely say to little Sayori; that’s quite a ‘tai’-rrific thing, Mr. Suzuki~♪ (with choreography)

Fish HeavenShibaya Hiromi

You often hear “Osakana Tengoku” at supermarkets, don’t you? This song has big, full-body dance moves, and the tempo isn’t too fast, so it’s great even for younger kids! From swimming like a fish to stretching and bending their bodies, it’s a fun dance tune that makes children want to start dancing without thinking.

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But no loveRainy。

"Detective Conan" New Non-Credit Opening | Rainy. "But No Love" - “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Opening Movie (2025)

But no loveRainy。

Let me introduce a lively song that both adults and children can enjoy! Rainy.’s energetic dance number carries a warm feeling as it portrays young people boldly forging their own paths along with a bright melody.

Released as a single in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.

This track is perfect to enjoy with dance performance, so why not try expressing it by dancing together as a parent and child? Experience a wonderful musical world filled with the dreams and hopes of youth together with your kids.

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Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla

[Songs That Make Babies Happy] Let’s Have Fun (sung by Shoko & The Akilla) [Video to Calm and Delight Babies]

Let's have fun.Shoko&The Akilla

This piece, which begins with a warm melody that gently embraces children, was created as the January “Monthly Song” for TV Tokyo’s infant and toddler program Shinapushu.

It carries a message of enjoying everyday life, and its gentle tone that resonates with children is especially memorable.

Shoko & The Akilla’s heartfelt vocals blend beautifully with an inviting rhythm.

In the program, it is broadcast alongside colorful animations, and it has brought many smiles from viewers.

It’s a song that can be enjoyed not only at nursery and kindergarten events but also at home, so why not move your bodies together with the children and enjoy the world of music?

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Tattayuzu

Sports Day dance, recital dance 'Tatta' kids dance channel how to fly kindergarten, elementary school, nursery school

Tattayuzu

This is a bright, energetic cheer song featuring acoustic guitar and tambourine.

If you use it for performances at sports festivals, it can lift children’s spirits with its positive message and get everyone excited with the “Tatta Dance,” choreographed by world-renowned dancer Kent Mori.

The lyrics are also appealing, celebrating the beauty of living each precious moment with care and encouraging each person’s journey.

Released in March 2017 to commemorate Yuzu’s 20th anniversary, it was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Highly recommended as a track that shines in settings where children can express themselves energetically, such as group performances at sports festivals or dances at school events.

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March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho] Road March ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Stops babies from crying | Songs babies enjoy | Nursery rhyme | Children's song | With choreography | Educational anime

March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.

Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.

You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.

It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.

It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.

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Friend Ponkurton

Friend Ponkurton [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Friend Ponkurton

The song that brings a heart-thumping time together with lively music was born in March 2016.

Included on the soundtrack for the film “Shimajiro and the Picture Book Kingdom,” it’s notable for Omi Minami’s bright voice and its rhythmic melody.

With themes of friendship and bonds with companions, it features a fun structure where the tempo gradually changes.

It appears on the album “Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie: Shimajiro and the Picture Book Kingdom + TV Version ‘Shimajiro no Wao!’ Original Soundtrack,” and is used in both the film and the TV program.

It’s perfect for singing and dancing together at nursery school or kindergarten parent-child events, and it’s a track that kids who watch ‘Shimajiro no Wao!’ will enjoy.

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