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

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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 (141–150)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu

[Anpanman’s March] With choreography ♪ Song ♪ Dance ♪

Anpanman's Marchdoriimingu

This song, known for its lyrics brimming with the joy and hope of life, is a popular choice for sports day performances and dances.

It conveys, in straightforward words, the compassion for others and the courage to face difficulties.

Released in November 1988, it has continued to be loved by many as the opening theme of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics were written by the original creator, Takashi Yanase, and the music was composed by Takashi Miki.

With its bright and lively melody, the song delivers a heartwarming message and is recommended as a staple for group performances and routines at school sports days.

It’s a wonderful track that children and adults alike can enjoy dancing to together.

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Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS

[Dance Kids] Woo-pa! Roo-pa! / gaagaaS [Daycare/Sports Day/Recital/Gymnastics/Axolotl/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS

GaagaaS is a kids’ music duo consisting of guitarist Shingo Matsumura and keyboardist Nodoka Beppu.

In 2020, they released “U-pa! Lu-pa!” on their official YouTube channel.

With its gentle, soothing sound, it seems like kids of all kinds will enjoy it.

The choreography includes lots of moves that even little children can do, like spreading their arms wide, doing squats, and jumping, so be sure to consider it for a performance by a preschool (younger class).

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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.

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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.

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