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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 preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (131–140)

Shinako Worldshinako

[MV] Shinako World 🌷💜 / Airi DX · Shinako

Shinako Worldshinako

With its bright and cheerful pop sound, this song has an irresistible charm that captivates children.

The lyrics, which reflect Shinako’s unique worldview, convey the importance of living freely.

Released in March 2024, the track drew attention as Shinako’s debut single.

Its lively rhythm and catchy melody make it perfect for singing and dancing with kids at kindergarten and nursery school events.

It’s a recommended song for children who want to value their individuality.

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Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!Shimajirou, Mimirin, Torippii, Nyakkii, MC Togetoge

Let's Move Forward! Clap Your Hands! ~Tie-in Song for the Movie “Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis”~ [Official Shimajiro Channel]

Let's move forward! Clap your hands!Shimajirou, Mimirin, Torippii, Nyakkii, MC Togetoge

Watch “Let’s move forward! Clap your hands! Shimajiro, Mimirin, Torippii, Nyakki, MC Togetoge” on YouTube

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.

Structured so you can sing along while clapping to the rhythm, it embraces the anxiety and fear of taking steps ahead as natural feelings, while conveying the importance of overcoming them.

The desire to cherish friendships and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.

Used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (released in March 2017) from the series Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie, it colors the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.

It’s a perfect song to enjoy with children while moving their bodies, whether during group time at nursery and kindergarten or at home!

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March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho] Road March ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Stops babies from crying | Songs babies enjoy | Nursery rhyme | Children's song | With choreography | Educational anime

March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.

Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.

You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.

It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.

It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.

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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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Ninja Dance

https://www.tiktok.com/@gachapinofficial/video/7198001612810505473

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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