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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 3–4-year-olds! Recommended dance songs for sports day (151–160)

Shimajiro Ondo!shimajirou, nojima naoto

Shimajiro Ondo! [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Shimajiro Ondo!shimajirou, nojima naoto

It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.

Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.

Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.

It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.

There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.

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Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira

[Official] Secret Ramen Exercise Akira-chan — The Ramen Exercises! #RamenTaiso

Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira

The Chinese-style sound and choreography make “Hiden Ramen Taiso” a lot of fun.

It’s a striking, classic number that’s popular at kindergartens and daycare centers nationwide.

Since it’s themed around everyone’s favorite ramen and the movements are generally slow and easy to follow, even very young children can dance along.

In addition to the unforgettable main choreography you’ll remember after just one viewing, it also provides solid exercises like twisting the body and stretching the back.

Don’t forget to nail the opening and closing poses, too!

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Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō

2016 School Year Tega no Oka Kindergarten and Nursery School Sports Day – Junior Class

Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō

Atsuko Ono, the 21st “Uta no Onee-san” on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho,” made her debut with the song “Aou yo!” The composer is Kentaro Hayami, who was active as the 8th “Uta no Onii-san.” On the program, the big brother and big sister showed choreography that included waving their hands and stepping with their feet.

Young children are adorable just moving their bodies to the music.

Let’s have fun together by arranging the dance in various ways.

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nectarineterebi senshi

Nekutarin

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This song was created as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the mindset of valuing children’s senses and intuition, set to a bright, pop melody.

With warm vocals by Macaroni Enpitsu and fun choreography by yurinasia, the piece achieves a wonderful harmony.

It’s also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.

As a song you can dance to freely with kids, it’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.

Carrying a message about cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.

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We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]

We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

Perfect for the adorable vibe of infants, too! Presenting “We Are Little Ninjas.” At sports days and festivals, you can catch the cool performances of the preschool classes, but many people also look forward to the adorable moments from the infant classes, right? This time, let’s transform into ninjas with “We Are Little Ninjas,” a piece that even infant classes can try.

Its gentle melody and soft choreography are just right for the little ones.

Give it a try in your program!

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Let’s go look for Morry’s seedgaagaaS

Let's Go Look for Morry's Seed

Let's go look for Morry's seedgaagaaS

This is a song that invites you into a fun world of exploration, like setting off on an adventure with children! As the story travels through the jungle, the sea, tunnels, and even the sky, you can enjoy the choreography along the way.

Inspired by the story of Aeon Group’s mascot character “Lala-chan,” it was produced in 2018 as a tie-in with Aeon Fantasy.

gaagaaS handled both the music and choreography.

It’s filled with movements kids can enjoy together, like making glasses with their hands to peek through, swimming, and pretending to be a train.

Perfect not only for sports day performances but also for everyday early childhood activities—be sure to give it a try with your kids!

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[Childcare] For 3-year-olds! Recommended dance songs for sports day (161–170)

WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners

“Number One Squadron Go-Ouger” Non-Credit Opening Video [Official]

WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners

The opening theme for the Super Sentai series’ 50th-anniversary work is a captivating song that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Its sound blends punk rock with pop elements, and the distinctive interplay of male and female vocals leaves a strong impression.

The clapping rhythm, inspired by the transformation scenes in the show, is designed so kids can join in and have fun.

With a positive message about staying true to yourself and reaching for your dreams together with friends, it’s sure to lift children’s spirits.

Wienners’ unique sound offers kids a fresh musical experience.

As a theme song for a children’s show that airs every Sunday morning, it’s a wonderful track that parents and kids can enjoy together.

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