Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs to enjoy every day

Advance! Pill Bugsakushi: satou hiromichi, taniguchi kunihiro/ sakkyoku: honda youichirou

Gymnastics: Go! Pill Bug [Preschool, Kindergarten, Dance, Gymnastics, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

This is a lively, rhythmic exercise song themed around pill bugs, familiar little creatures to children.

The choreography expresses the slow movements of pill bugs and is designed so kids can enjoy moving their bodies.

It was included on the 2011 album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Sports Day: Let’s Go Big!” and is widely used in nursery schools and kindergartens.

A related picture book, “Pill Bug, Fight!,” has also been released and is used as a parent-child learning resource.

This song encourages children to take an interest in nature and insects while having fun moving, making it recommended for sports days, dance activities, and events.

The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto

The animal train has arrived.

[Yotsuba & Mitsuba] 2021 Sports Day, 1-year-old Play: “Animal Train”

A great recommendation for a dance program is “Animal Train.” In this one, children pretend to be animals like rabbits and monkeys who get on the train and dance.

Because you don’t need strict choreography, even younger kids can easily have fun dancing.

For example, when a rabbit gets on the train, try making ears over your head and jumping—use your imagination to mimic the animals’ movements! Besides animals, feel free to include train-like movements too.

The lively, cute dance will surely make parents smile.

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POKÉDANCEnanahira

[Official] “POKÉDANCE” Dance Practice by ENHYPEN — featuring partner Pokémon from past generations dancing

This song is a fun, danceable track bursting with the charm of Pokémon and their friends.

Its bright, bouncy rhythm and catchy melody are memorable—you’ll find yourself humming along before you know it.

The video pairs Nanahira’s cute vocals perfectly with the Pokémon’s dance, and just watching it is enough to lift your spirits.

Released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, it quickly became a hot topic.

A collaborative dance video with the K-pop group ENHYPEN has also been released, drawing attention from a wide audience.

It would be a great addition to school sports day routines—kids are sure to love it!

Pineapple ExerciseSakushi: Uranaka Kōichi / Sakkyoku: Ozawa Kazuto

Let's dance together to the 'Pineapple Exercise'—a simple routine even kindergarten and nursery school children can do! (Kindergarten/Nursery School) #childcare #dance #kindergarten #nurseryschool #exercise #sportsday #recital #performance

A gymnastics song that kids and adults can enjoy is here! Created by Koichi Uranaka and Kazuto Ozawa, this track’s energetic melody and fun lyrics will fill everyone with excitement.

The fruit-themed choreography is easy to learn and easy to move to, making it perfect for sports days and preschool events.

It’s also included on the album “Mainichi no Kodomo Taiso Best!” so you can enjoy it anytime.

How about putting on pineapple costumes and dancing together for fun?

Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

Maru Maru Mori Mori! Video of Kaoru and Tomoki with choreography

This catchy song, sprinkled with bright, upbeat wordplay and rhythmic onomatopoeia, is a heartwarming track that gently embraces children’s growth and everyday joys.

Its simple, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics depicting familiar happiness resonate honestly with listeners.

Released in May 2011 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Marumo no Okite,” it marked the debut of Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and also earned a spot in that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With choreography everyone can enjoy and adorable vocals, it’s the perfect song not only as a cheer tune for sports days and athletic meets, but also for school events and any occasion where people want to get energized together.

Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu

B.B.Queens – Odoru Pompokolin 1990

Gymnastics 'Odoru Pompokolin'

The exercise routine set to the theme song of the national anime Chibi Maruko-chan, Odoru Pompokolin.

E-girls covered it in 2014, and Momoiro Clover Z in 2019, making it a classic hit loved by kids and adults alike in any era.

There are various versions ranging from those for toddlers to ones for elementary school children, so it’s great that it can be enjoyed according to age.

While incorporating basic movements like knee bends, side lunges, and jumps, make sure to enjoy the chorus with an energetic burst of bubbly, pop-style dance.

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Mischief Monster: Kaboom!hiromichi & tanizou

Mischievous Monster Boom [Kids Dance Channel] – Playtime, Sports Day, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School

The lively song by Hiromichi & Tanizō brilliantly captures children’s energetic spirit.

With choreography that has them become mischievous little monsters—jumping and shouting loudly—it draws out kids’ boundless energy.

Released in March 2019, the track is included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizō’s Paradise Sports Day!” and is popular at sports days and events.

Its upbeat rhythm and catchy tempo are perfect for improving children’s physical stamina and sense of rhythm.

If teachers and parents join in the dancing, it’s sure to create a wonderful time filled with smiles!