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

Himawari Sun ExerciseFukuda Sho

[Dance/Gymnastics] Himawari Sun Exercise / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Sports Day/Recital/Morning Song/Parenting/Flower/Summer/July/August]

Along with a gently heartwarming, cute tune, “Himawari Sun Taiso” is a routine that even very young children can do to move their whole bodies without strain.

The lyrics and call-and-response lines like “Good morning,” “Yoo-hoo!,” and “Ready, set, go!” are fun for everyone to say together, making it easy for both kids and adults to join in with smiles.

The choreography starts with gestures like peekaboo, and every move brings out the children’s charm to the fullest.

It’s exactly the kind of convincing quality you’d expect from Sho Fukuda—formerly a nursery teacher and now active in parenting magazines and on TV—with his series of play-along songs.

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Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou

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

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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Sumo ExerciseKeroponzu

Sumo Exercise / Keropons

[For Kindergarteners] Idol / YOASOBI | Easy Choreography – Theme Song of “Oshi no Ko” – [Daycare, Preschoolers, Lower/Upper Elementary Grades, Sports Day, School Performance]

A gymnastics song loved as a warm-up before sports days and recitals at nursery schools and kindergartens.

It’s a fun track featuring the spirited shouts unique to sumo and strong, bracing movements.

Created by Keropons, known for producing many unique play songs.

Since being included on the book-linked CD “CD Keropons no Asobi Neta 3,” released in February 2006, it has continued to be popular in childcare settings, and was also included on the best-of album “Everyday Asobo! Keropons BEST,” released in July 2019.

With easy-to-follow choreography that gets kids moving their bodies in big ways, it’s perfect for loosening up both hearts and bodies.

Even without complicated instructions from teachers, once the music starts, everyone can get into character as sumo wrestlers and have a great time together.

[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)

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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[Game] Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

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

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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Disney exercises

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

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.”

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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