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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 (181–190)

nectarineterebi senshi

Nekutarin

nectarineterebi senshi

This song was created as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the mindset of valuing children’s senses and intuition, set to a bright, pop melody.

With warm vocals by Macaroni Enpitsu and fun choreography by yurinasia, the piece achieves a wonderful harmony.

It’s also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.

As a song you can dance to freely with kids, it’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.

Carrying a message about cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.

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Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko

Yuiko Ohara “Egao no Mahou” Music Video - DANCE ver. / New Opening Theme for the TV Anime “Hanakappa”

Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko

Yuiko Ohara’s songs are characterized by a bright and energetic vibe.

They’re meant to bring smiles and a positive feeling, creating a fun atmosphere that suits children’s anime.

This work was released in April 2019 and was used as the new opening theme for the TV anime “Hanakappa.” It was also chosen as the official tie-in song for Iwatsuka Confectionery.

The track is perfect for sports day dances.

With its cheerful melody and friendly lyrics, kids will enjoy dancing to it.

Singing and dancing together will help create fun memories for everyone.

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Refreshing and invigoratingSukotto Erikuson, Gōdon Guddouin

Refreshing Beat Cheer / Disney Summer Festival [Sports Day & Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Refreshing and invigoratingSukotto Erikuson, Gōdon Guddouin

Disney Natsu Matsuri, held at Tokyo Disneyland from 2012 to 2018, was a unique event inspired by Japanese summer festival fairs (ennichi).

Among its offerings, Soryo Kobu—a performance staged in front of Cinderella Castle—featured a Japanese-style dance that blended the charm of traditional festivals with Disney magic.

A simplified arrangement of the dance uses many linear movements, making it easy to learn, and when everyone dances in sync, it creates a powerful stage performance!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

[April 2023 Angels Championship II] I'm Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Kapi) / HoneyWorks

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen” is a song that celebrates valuing your true self.

Its upbeat lyrics and melody are distinctive and seem likely to boost children’s self-esteem.

It became hugely popular on TikTok, so the kids will surely be happy to dance to it.

The choreography is cute and easy to learn, making it perfect for a sports day dance.

If everyone dances together, the whole venue will definitely be filled with smiles.

It’s a song where children can fully express their individuality, so be sure to include it.

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[Game] DoraemonHoshino Gen

Tried dancing Doraemon! [Playtime] [Dance] [Kirari Nursery School]

[Game] DoraemonHoshino Gen

How about having the kids dance to a song from Doraemon that they all love? Gen Hoshino’s “Doraemon,” which was the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island and also used as the opening theme for the Doraemon TV anime, is perfect.

Since it’s a song many children already know, they’ll quickly pick up the moves and have fun.

It’s also great to dress up in costumes inspired by Doraemon and other characters from the anime! There are plenty of simple choreography videos for young children on video sites, so be sure to use those as a reference.

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My cutest partFURUITS ZIPPER

[My Cutest Part] FRUITS ZIPPER “Easy Dance” — A dance you can do at sports days or at home! Perfect for preschoolers and elementary school kids!

My cutest partFURUITS ZIPPER

This song is packed with cuteness and self-affirmation.

It features a bright melody that kids can enjoy dancing to, and it conveys gratitude toward those who recognize our good qualities.

It became hugely popular on TikTok, with over 800 million views.

With a rhythm that’s perfect for a school sports day dance, it’s sure to fill the venue with smiles when everyone joins in! The lyrics help nurture children’s confidence, so it seems great for everyday early childhood care as well.

Highly recommended for kids who love a cheerful, energetic vibe.

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We are little pirates!hiromichi & tanizou

We’re Little Pirates! / Hiromichi & Tanizou

We are little pirates!hiromichi & tanizou

It’s a fun song that sparks children’s spirit of adventure.

You can just picture them becoming pirates and sailing across the great ocean.

This track is included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizō’s Sports Day—Let’s Go Big!” released in March 2011.

It’s often used at nursery and kindergarten sports days, and since it’s a high-energy song that gets kids moving, I think it’s perfect for a sports day dance.

There’s also choreography that everyone can enjoy together, so be sure to try dancing it with the children.

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