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[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!

[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (171–180)

Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

[Full Song] Sansan Taiso | Anpanman [Preschoolers, Nursery, Kindergarten, Ages 0, 1, 2, 3+] Tried Dancing
Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

This cheerfully upbeat piece, hugely popular with children, is a gymnastics song released in August 1995.

Its charm lies in the cute choreography inspired by sunshine and a catchy, rhythmic melody that makes you want to hum along.

In the Anpanman world sung by Dreaming, children can join in naturally with smiles.

It’s perfect for livening up a school sports day, as kids can happily dance along with Anpanman and his friends.

The song is also included on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’21” and is beloved by many children as the ending theme of the TV anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” With a setting that feels like taking a walk with Anpanman and his friends, dancing to it together at a sports day will make for wonderful memories.

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.

Ninja Hattari-kun

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♬ 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.

I love stripes!

[Classic Song] I Love Stripes ♪ [Shimajiro Channel Official]
I love stripes!

Composed from a child’s point of view, the song features a bright, rhythmic melody and familiar, approachable lyrics.

Naomi Minami’s charm as a voice actress shines through, and her lively vocals capture children’s hearts.

Released in March 2018, the track was featured on the children’s educational TV program “Shimajiro no Waou!” and has become popular with many kids.

It is also included on the album “Shimajiro no Waou! Uta♪ Dance Special Vol.

11,” and has been developed as related content for Benesse Corporation’s early childhood correspondence course, “Kodomo Challenge.” It’s a song kids can enjoy singing and dancing to together, making it ideal for music time or events.

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.

[Preschool] For younger classes! Recommended dance songs for sports day (181–190)

Kupurupā is a secret word!

Movie tie-in dance song “Kuprupa Is a Secret Word!” [Shimajiro Channel Official]
Kupurupā is a secret word!

This is an insert song from the film that, with its bright, poppy sound and lyrics that capture children’s hearts, conveys the importance of friendship and cooperation.

Using the “secret word” as their motto, Shimajiro and his friends embark on an adventure that communicates the value of bonds and a spirit of kindness.

With its rhythmic groove and dance, it’s designed for kids to enjoy together.

The song appears in the March 2019 film Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land, where it’s used memorably alongside the adventure in Hero Land.

It also comes with a fun group dance, making it a recommended track for preschools and at home.

U.S.A.DA PUMP

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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.