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

Odotte Nyu DanceNEW!shinapushu

[Songs Babies Love] Dance the Nyu Dance (Vocals: MAKI) [Video to Stop Babies Crying and Make Them Happy]

Odotte Nyū Dance, born from TV Tokyo’s infant and toddler program Synapusyu, is a fun dance song that incorporates familiar everyday movements.

It premiered on the show in June 2023 and was later included on the album Synapusyu no Uta 5.

The lyrics, which turn the texture and uses of the towel fairy “Nyū” into play, along with an easy-to-sway-to beat, are especially appealing.

It’s also loved as the theme song for “Nyū,” a character from the film Synapusyu THE MOVIE: Pushu Hoppe Nyū World.

With its easy-to-remember rhythm, it’s perfect for lively dancing with children at nursery and kindergarten sports days!

Warm-up Exercise “Sumo Wrestler”NEW!Satō Hiromichi

Warm-up Exercise “Sumo Wrestler”

Looking for a warm-up routine that kids can enjoy with smiles at the start of your sports day? This piece was created by Hiromichi Sato, who served as the 10th “Taiso no Onii-san”! Inspired by sumo, it’s packed with big, full-body movements like stomping shiko and squatting low.

It first appeared in March 2009 on the practical sports day CD album “Hiromichi & Tanizo’s It’s Sports Day—Everyone Gather!” and was re-released in June 2011 on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizo’s After All, It’s a Parent-Child SHOW!” As a tie-in, it has become widely beloved as teaching material for school events and early childhood education settings.

It’s highly recommended for thoroughly loosening up before competitions while everyone gets into character as sumo wrestlers.

Squeeze-squeeze rice ballNEW!Risasaki Risa

[A Song Babies Love] NIGI NIGI ONIGIRI (Vocal: Risa Satosaki) [A Video That Makes Babies Stop Crying and Smile]

This is a gymnastics song themed around delicious food that everyone loves—perfect for lunchtime.

The cute motions, like shaping rice balls with your hands, and the rhythmic, pleasant sound of the words are sure to capture children’s hearts.

Sung and produced by Risa Satosaki, it was broadcast in July 2025 as the monthly song on the infant program “Sina Pushu.” Beloved by many children through its daily morning broadcasts, this work packs the joy of sound into a short span.

Because it gets the fingers, hands, and body moving well, why not include it as a warm-up for sports days or in a dance activity program? Practice the easy-to-learn choreography together, and have fun moving your bodies as you get ready for the big day.

Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

Ebi Kanix / Keropons [Official Music Video]

A signature song by Keropons, beloved by children and adults alike for its unforgettable phrase and choreography after just one listen.

The soulful vocals and sound make you instinctively tap the beat and hum along.

It also works well as an exercise routine, with simple, minimal choreography patterns.

Move your body firmly—shrimp moves go forward, and crab moves go side to side.

Then just sing, dance, and have fun.

It’s an exercise number that gives both kids and adults a boost of boundless brightness and energy.

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Ice de chu♡NEW!hiromichi & tanizou

Ice de chu♡

This is a dance track themed around cool, sweet treats that charmingly brightens a sports day for preschoolers.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou no Undoukai de Chu♡,” released in March 2026.

It features short phrases and easy-to-follow repetition, with choreography that uses motifs children can easily imagine.

With few complex moves and a tempo that teachers and parents can enjoy together, it’s perfect for early childhood settings.

Instrumental versions and choreography videos are also available, providing solid support from practice to performance.

Try incorporating this recommended piece—great for kids who love pretend play—and spend a time full of smiles together.

Buff and super muscular!!NEW!Shinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Mami

Mori-Mori Muscles!! [CD BOOK: Play Songs “Gyugyu!”] (Toshihiko Shinzawa, Satoko Yamano, Asami Mori)

This energetic exercise song—perfect for when you want to move your body to the fullest—was created by Toshihiko Shinzawa, Satoko Yamano, and Asami Mori, and lets you dance as if you’ve become a macho strongman.

It’s included on the album “Asobi Uta Gyugyu!” released in May 2016 and has long been beloved in early childhood education settings.

Packed with a sense of power and the joy of physical movement, its lively actions make you want to imitate them.

Although it has no tie-ins with TV or other media, many teachers choose it for playtime routines and sports day dances.

Incorporating powerful poses and doing it together with children is sure to energize the whole class even more.

If you’re looking for a program where everyone can move freely and have fun, this is a great pick.

Do-su-ko-iNEW!Shinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Asami, Yamada Riiko, Matsuie Makiko

Do-Su-Ko-I [CD BOOK Play Songs Piyo Piyo] (Toshihiko Shinzawa, Satoko Yamano, Asami Mori, Riiko Yamada, Makiko Matsuya)

This song, themed around sumo wrestlers, is perfect for getting kids moving energetically at sports day.

It’s modeled on sumo calls and features choreography that keeps a low stance and mimics stomping shiko steps.

It helps develop balance by engaging the legs and hips.

The routine is simple and can be completed in a short time, making it easy for younger children to join in.

Created with involvement from Toshihiko Shinzawa and Asami Mori, it was included on the album “Asobi Uta Piyopiyo,” released publicly in May 2017.

It’s officially introduced as an exercise recommended for sports days for very young children.

Seeing the kids dance as adorable little rikishi is sure to bring smiles to their parents’ faces.