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

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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 (121–130)

U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. Dance -Mirror ver.-

U.S.A.DA PUMP

If you want to capture kids’ cute expressions in photos or videos, we recommend “U.S.A.” DA PUMP, the music group led by ISSA, released a cover in 2018 that created a huge buzz.

Its nostalgic Eurobeat evokes disco sounds.

The “Like Dance,” where you hop on one foot, give a thumbs-up, and swing your arm, is guaranteed to get everyone pumped! Be sure to try this danceable number that’s perfect for making memories at kindergartens and nursery schools.

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Lilac] Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Flag & Easy Dance' — A simple arrangement dance you can perform at sports festivals and recitals!

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a fresh pop-rock song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, a new anime tie-in that sings about the brightness and bittersweetness of youth.

Chosen as a TV anime’s opening theme, it captivates many listeners with its lively melody and profound lyrics.

About ten years since the band formed, this track showcases their musical growth.

If you’re dancing with kids, it’s great to move energetically to the bright rhythm.

Sing along together and enjoy a wonderful song that lets you feel the joy of youth!

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swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu

"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video

swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu

This song is striking for its heartwarming melody and vocals filled with hope and love.

The beautiful harmonies woven together by YOASOBI and the children’s choir group Midories resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in October 2021, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” and was also broadcast on “Minna no Uta.” Within its electronic sound and grand arrangement lies a wish for the future.

Its upbeat rhythm and refreshing melody make it easy to incorporate into dance and highly recommended for group performances.

It’s a track that truly shines at events where many people can enjoy it together, such as sports festivals and school cultural festivals.

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OLA！yuzu

OLA!!/Yuzu [Dance for Toddlers]

OLA！yuzu

How about everyone dancing together to a bright, pop song with an adorable Latin-flavored rhythm? This track is packed with exotic-sounding instruments and is easy to sing and dance to—kids can’t help but start swaying along.

It’s also famous as a theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie and was released in April 2015.

You can find it on Yuzu’s album TOWA as well.

With energetic choreography, it would be super cute to dance together with parents at events like sports days.

You could match the song’s title with colorful costumes, or have the kids transform into their favorite characters and dance—so much fun!

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[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (131–140)

Ninja Dance

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From the drama centered on ninjas, “Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii” (Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja), we’d like to introduce its theme song, “Ninja Dance.” You may have seen it on social media, where celebrities and characters dance to the track—so many of you might already know it.

The choreography is designed with ninja movements as its motif, which is a key highlight.

It’s a good idea to adjust the difficulty to match children’s ages.

There are some cool moves too, so start by learning the choreography slowly and practice at an easy pace.

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Ninja Hattari-kun

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Ninja Hattari-kun #tempalay #armscontrol #handsperformance #vogue #choreography #dance
♬ Ninja Hattari – Tempalay

Let me introduce Ninja Hattari-kun, which also serves as the theme song for the WOWOW original drama I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die.

Tempalay’s Ninja Hattari-kun features a cool sound, and a key point is that the lyrics include ninjutsu techniques.

When practicing with children, it’s a good idea to use instruments like whistles to highlight key movements.

The rhythm is complex, so this is a recommended idea for preschoolers.

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Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

[GUMI & Kagamine Rin] Mischief Ninja Scroll [Original MV] with Chinese Subtitles

Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

The key is its exciting, upbeat feel! Let me introduce “Itazura Ninpōchō.” Some children just love playing pranks, don’t they? This time, let’s do a cute dance to “Itazura Ninpōchō,” which has mischief as its theme! It’s a good idea to adapt the choreography to the children’s ages and interests.

Since it’s up-tempo with a unique sound, a comical choreography will fit well.

Dive in with a sense of excitement and have fun!

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