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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 (31–40)

Poyoyon March

Boyoyon March ~Long Version~ - No matter what kind of trouble happens, right beneath your feet is ~ ♪ [with choreography] [Hand Play / Children's Song]

Poyoyon March

“Poyoyon March” is a very upbeat song and a fan favorite from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.

As long as you’ve got your feet, you can keep moving forward—if it’s you, you’ll be fine! With that feeling packed into the music, it’s perfect for dancing.

Since it’s a march, swing both arms, march in place, and dance with lots of energy.

There are lyrics about leaping into the sky, so it could be fun to do a big jump there.

The choreography is up to you, so try imagining kids brimming with energy as you come up with it.

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Happy Easter

A song kids can dance to ♪ Happy Easter

Happy Easter

Let me introduce “Happy Easter,” a fun activity where you enjoy expressing yourself with big, full-body movements.

In the spirit of Easter, you’ll pretend to be bunnies and eggs.

Imitate a rabbit by jumping, and use your hands to show its fur as you really get into character.

Spread your arms wide to make the shape of a big egg, too.

You can enjoy this any day, but it’s perfect for Easter events and parties.

Dressing up as a bunny might make it even more exciting.

Give it a try and have fun!

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Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Together with Mother] Playful Love Ai-Ai ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Makes babies stop crying | Songs that make babies happy | Nursery rhymes | Children's songs

Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Let me introduce a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece charms with its bright, cheerful melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.

Since February 2025, it has been broadcast as the show’s “Song of the Month,” with the brother-and-sister singing duo transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on the program.

Filled with the feelings of Hanada, a devoted cat lover who lives with five cats, this song is perfect for moving your body to the music together with your child!

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100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu

I tried dancing to 'Kimi ni 100%'! [For preschool/junior class]

100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyaripamyu Pamyu’s “Kimi ni 100%” was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Released in 2013 as her fourth single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The sight of children dancing freely to the catchy pop tune is sure to captivate parents as well.

There are various simply arranged versions of the original dance available on YouTube and other platforms, so be sure to give them a try!

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Sign of LovePUFFY

[Sign of Love] PUFFY 'Easy Dance' — A simple arranged dance you can do at recitals or sports days!

Sign of LovePUFFY

Since around 2022, PUFFY’s “Ai no Shirushi” has been going viral on TikTok and receiving renewed attention.

It was originally released as a single in 1998 and was written by Masamune Kusano from Spitz.

Back then, it was also a big hit, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The videos feature dances that even younger children can do, with clever hand-based poses like peace signs and pointing, as well as simple steps.

Some parts have different choreography for left and right, so it works great for dancing in formation too.

It’s a guaranteed-cute track!

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[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (41–50)

Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Odoru Pompokolin 🎸🎶 [Pop’n Dance] Let’s dance together!

Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

The song used as the first ending theme for the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan is Odoru Pompokolin, performed by B.B.

Queens.

Its rhythm and sound naturally make you want to start dancing, and the catchy lyrics are sure to be a hit with kids.

The chorus in particular is easy to remember, so it seems like they’ll sing it out loud.

It’s a great pick for dance competitions and perfect as background music for children’s performances.

Many artists, including Momoiro Clover Z and Golden Bomber, have covered it, so try finding your favorite version!

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Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin

With Mother: Latest Songbook - The Bean Squadron Bibinbiin

Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin

Especially boys tend to love superhero teams, don’t they? This song, “Omame Sentai Bibinbi~n,” features little beans who fight for love, peace, and, of course, rice.

The choreography includes transformation poses that kids will want to imitate, and the music itself is really cool.

How about becoming part of the Bean Ranger Squad together with the kids and dancing in style? If you prepare sentai-style costumes or bean-themed headgear, it’ll really boost the kids’ excitement.

Let them come up with their own signature poses so they can express their idea of what’s cool!

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