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[Nursery School] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance

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 dance at sports day is one of the programs both children and watching adults really look forward to!

Seeing the adorable kids dancing energetically at a nursery school sports day really shows how much they’ve grown.

Here, we’ll introduce some fun songs that are perfect for sports day dances!

We’ve gathered lively tracks ranging from songs kids love to classic favorites everyone knows.

When you hear cheerful music, you’ll find yourself wanting to move your body.

Choose songs that match the children’s personalities and vibe, and have fun dancing together!

[Nursery School] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (91–100)

Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando

[Let's All Dance♪] Baymax's 'Happy Song' Easy Dance Choreography

Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando

The dance track from Tokyo Disneyland, overflowing with smiles and energy, is perfect for enjoying with your kids.

Featuring a bright, positive message and a lively rhythm, it’s irresistibly catchy—just listening will make your body start moving.

Released in September 2020 alongside the opening of the attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” this energetic song incorporates the world of the Disney film Big Hero 6.

Created to match the attraction’s theme, it’s also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’ Grand Finale Music Album.” With its catchy melody and up-tempo beat, it’s fun for children who love dancing and even those who aren’t confident dancers will feel like joining in.

It’s a great track for the whole family to dance to together, making it perfect for sports days and family events!

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Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

TV Anime 'ONE PIECE' We Go! ~HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Luffy Special ver.~

Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

A lively, upbeat song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime One Piece! HIKAKIN & SEIKIN deliver a perfectly in-sync duet, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—to sing about dreams and adventure.

This piece celebrates the bonds between friends and the passion of chasing dreams, sure to lift children’s spirits.

It’s being used as the opening theme for the anime “SPECIAL EDITED VERSION ‘ONE PIECE’ Fish-Man Island Arc,” airing from January 2025, and it fits the anime’s world perfectly.

It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend some wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?

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[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (101–110)

But no loveRainy。

"Detective Conan" New Non-Credit Opening | Rainy. "But No Love" - “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Opening Movie (2025)

But no loveRainy。

Let me introduce a lively song that both adults and children can enjoy! Rainy.’s energetic dance number carries a warm feeling as it portrays young people boldly forging their own paths along with a bright melody.

Released as a single in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.

This track is perfect to enjoy with dance performance, so why not try expressing it by dancing together as a parent and child? Experience a wonderful musical world filled with the dreams and hopes of youth together with your kids.

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Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS

[Dance Kids] Woo-pa! Roo-pa! / gaagaaS [Daycare/Sports Day/Recital/Gymnastics/Axolotl/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS

GaagaaS is a kids’ music duo consisting of guitarist Shingo Matsumura and keyboardist Nodoka Beppu.

On their official YouTube channel, they released “U-pa! Lu-pa!” in 2020.

With its gentle, soothing sound, it seems like something children would really enjoy.

The choreography includes lots of moves that even little kids can do—like stretching arms wide, doing squats, and jumping—so how about using it for a performance by a preschool class?

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The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto

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

The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto

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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Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

Dokimeki Diary – asmi feat. Chinozo (Official Music Video)

Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo

Like weaving together precious memories, this song is filled with uplifting messages brimming with hope and anticipation.

asmi’s clear, transparent vocals and Chinozo’s refined compositional sense blend beautifully, creating a pleasant sense of elation.

Portraying the courage and determination to take a new step forward while overcoming the anxieties and confusion of a journey of self-discovery, the track has been beloved as the opening theme for the Pokémon TV anime since April 2023.

It also received its first full-size performance during the special program “Anime Pokémon Music Festival,” broadcast on the TV Tokyo network on March 31.

It’s a powerful cheer song that gives you a supportive push at moments of new challenges—such as before events at sports days or athletic festivals.

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Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.

It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.

The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.

In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.

As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.

Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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