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

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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 3-year-olds! Recommended dance songs for sports day (161–170)

Only One StoryZEROBASEONE

[Official] Pokémon Anime “Rayquaza Rising” Opening Theme: “Only One Story”

Only One StoryZEROBASEONE

A song that gives you a push toward dreams and adventure has been airing as the opening theme of the TV anime Pokémon since October 2024.

With hopeful lyrics and a catchy melody, it carries a message of believing in yourself and moving forward.

As ZEROBASEONE’s first anime tie-in, this heartwarming track is one you can enjoy humming along to with children.

The lyrics, expressing anticipation and excitement for the future, resonate with kids’ hearts and give them the courage to face forward and walk in their own way.

It’s perfect for spending joyful time with children, so be sure to sing, dance, and enjoy it together.

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Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou

Lovely Wonderland - Kodomo Challenge [Shimajiro Channel Official]

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Set to a bright, rhythmic melody, this song celebrates children’s spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering something new every day.

It portrays the entire Earth as a wonderful place of adventure for kids, spreading a warm, inclusive world where everyone can dance together and have fun.

It was included on the DVD “Shimajiro no Wao!” released in February 2015 and is also used in the dance segment of the TV program.

The song is memorable for Shimajiro and his friends energetically singing and dancing in nature.

It’s perfect for enjoying with children at nursery and kindergarten events, as well as for dance time at home.

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Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya

“You and Idol Precure♪” Opening Theme Song “You and Idol Precure♪ Light Up!” (Non-teleop version / textless version)

Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya

A bright, energetic, and fun-filled anime song has arrived! Sung by Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake, this track features captivating vocals that convey the power of friendship and the beauty of music.

Its dazzling, lively melody and lyrics about smiles and sparkle will resonate with your heart.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Kimi to Idol Precure♪,” which began airing in February 2025, it’s slated for release in March of the same year in two formats: a CD+DVD edition and a standard edition.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants a boost through music, as well as for kids who want to sing and dance together with their friends.

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paprikaFoorin

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

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“Paprika” is a familiar song for children.

There are probably many kids who can dance it with ease! Because it’s a song and dance every child knows, it’s perfect for events.

For children who aren’t very familiar with it or aren’t sure about the finer points, there are videos available with choreography tutorials—be sure to make use of them.

If you can already dance it easily on your own, try practicing so everyone can dance together in sync for events like sports days and school performances!

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In conclusion

We introduced several recommended dance songs for the younger (preschool) class.

They have plenty of tunes with a tempo that’s easy to groove to—not too fast, not too slow—that make you want to start dancing! If the children wear costumes and hair accessories that match each song’s theme, it will lift their spirits and turn the performance into something irresistibly cute, just right for the youngest kids.

We hope the children can really move their bodies and feel the joy of dancing together with their friends and teachers.