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

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.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

The once-a-year sports day is a precious time to feel the children’s growth!

Here, we introduce recommended exercise songs for daycare and kindergarten sports days!

From warm-ups to tunes perfect for fun dances, we’ve gathered only bright, energizing songs.

Kids might feel nervous on the big day, but if they practice exercises to lively music beforehand, they should be able to relax!

We hope both children and adults create wonderful memories at sports day.

Let’s enjoy doing exercises together every day!

Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of exercise songs you can enjoy every day (21–30)

Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou

[Gymnastics/Exercise, Sports Day Dance] Coco☆Nuts [Daycare, Kindergarten, Dance, Exercise, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou

One entry in the sports day series by the well-known duo of Hiromichi Sato—famous as the 10th-generation “Exercise Big Brother”—and Kunihiro Taniguchi, known as Tanizo.

Its infectious, upbeat rhythm and easy-to-follow choreography are the secrets to its popularity.

The catchy chorus will hook you after just one listen and keep even adults entertained.

The song features various moves throughout, but as long as you’ve nailed the chorus, you’re set.

This danceable exercise number is sure to fill everyone with smiles!

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[Game] Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

Rocket Penguin! A fun, cute dance recommended by childcare workers (kindergarten/nursery)

[Game] Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

Let’s have the children dance joyfully to “Rocket Penguin,” featuring an adorable penguin! Penguins can’t fly.

But this song tells the story of a penguin who just can’t give up its longing to soar through the sky, gliding over the ice as if it were flying.

It would be cute to dress up in penguin-themed costumes or wear headpieces so the children can fully become these charming penguins.

It could also be fun to incorporate movements that match the lyrics, like sliding across the ice or taking off toward the sky.

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[Warm-Up Exercises] Lively Sports DayTakeuchi Hiroaki, Himawari Kizzu

“Lively Sports Day” — Let’s dance together to a fun routine perfect for sports days at kindergartens and nursery schools! (Kindergarten/Nursery/ Sports Day)

[Warm-Up Exercises] Lively Sports DayTakeuchi Hiroaki, Himawari Kizzu

Before a sports day, you need to do warm-up exercises to prevent injuries, right? For those warm-ups, we recommend “Waiwai Sports Day.” If you choose a fun song for this important warm-up, the children will join in more eagerly and enjoy it.

To this music, incorporate choreography that really moves every part of the body—like adding knee bends, stretching arms and legs thoroughly, and jumping high—so everyone can get properly warmed up for the events to come!

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Disney exercises

Former Nursery Teacher Sings and Dances: Disney Exercise Routine (for Daycare and Kindergarten)

Disney exercises

This “Disney Exercise” is a song that’s often used as a morning exercise tune in preschool settings.

It’s a cute track that’s perfect for dance numbers at recitals and sports days, and the choreography is charming because you get to become various Disney characters! The song is also fun because it weaves in different Disney melodies one after another.

It’s a great pick for younger classes, letting kids move their bodies plenty while having fun.

If you’re looking for a song everyone can dance to together, why not give it a try?

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Exercise Together with Everyone

“Minna to Issho Taisou” Part 3: “Again, We’ve Made Even More Friends ver.”

Exercise Together with Everyone

A gymnastics song featuring a collaboration between popular children’s characters Shimajiro and Hello Kitty.

The big, easy-to-understand moves linked to the lyrics make it look simple enough for even preschoolers to dance—how nice! In the official video, they gently teach the following movements, making it easy to practice and really motivating you to give it a try.

Since it’s a gymnastics song, the content is designed with physical activity in mind.

Why not incorporate it into exercises at daycare, kindergarten, or even a sports day?

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Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore

Tokyo Disney Resort® – 40th Anniversary Theme Song “Living in Color”

Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore

[Living in Color] Disneyland 40th Anniversary Theme Song: “Pom-Poms & Flags & Easy Dance” — Anyone Can Dance It! Perfect for sports days and recitals! Simple arranged dance! (Living in Color)

The song produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort is an energetic, pop track by Chantley Johnson and Dwayne Whitmore.

Released in June 2023, it has gained wide support and is even used in Disney parades.

Featuring lyrics that express a zest for living a colorful life and a K-pop-inspired sound, the upbeat vibe energizes listeners and is perfect for flag dances at school sports days.

If the children dance while waving their flags, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

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Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

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

Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

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.

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