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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 preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (121–130)

Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Carrot Ninja (Gymnastics)

Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Let’s show it off in an orange ninja outfit! Introducing the “Carrot Ninja.” The combination of carrot and ninja is unique and fun, isn’t it? Why not take this opportunity to arrange a dark-colored ninja outfit into orange and green and try wearing it? As the name suggests, “Carrot Ninja” is a ninja themed around carrots.

The lyrics also express the characteristics of carrots, so it seems like a great chance to learn more.

There’s even a spot in the middle of the song where lively shout-outs become the highlight!

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The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando

The Villains Halloween “Into the Frenzy” — Mainly Featuring Dancers — 2024/9/30

The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando

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This dance number is themed around Disney villains and is perfect for Halloween events.

The charm lies in fully embodying a villain to enjoy a different vibe than usual.

The choreography, which suits fierce expressions and slightly exaggerated gestures, is sure to draw the audience’s attention.

Costumes in black or purple will enhance the mood and heighten the Halloween spirit.

Dancing in unison as a group adds impact, spreading thrills and fun throughout the venue.

Included as a centerpiece for a school sports day or recreational event, it’s a piece that lets both adults and children step into an extraordinary world.

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B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

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B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.

The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.

Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.

It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.

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The EntertainerScott Joplin

The Entertainer – Piano – Joplin

The EntertainerScott Joplin

This piano piece is characterized by syncopated rhythms and a light, buoyant melody, combining a bright, pop-like atmosphere.

Its lively, energetic phrases make it a perfect match for entrance marches at sports days or as background music for calisthenics.

Originally composed by Scott Joplin in 1902, it gained renewed fame through Marvin Hamlisch’s arrangement for the 1973 film The Sting, which won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Its distinctive rhythm and melodic lines make it easy to use as a march, and its familiar, singable tune appeals to everyone.

Ideal for bringing sparkle to entrance and exit scenes at school sports events, it’s recommended for those who want to create a vibrant, energetic mood.

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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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