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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!

[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dances (21–30)

The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The Obake Picture Book Song (Vocals: Nana Mizuki / Choreography & Appearance: Itchi & Naru)

The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.

Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.

It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.

The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.

Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.

Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!

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Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika

[Halloween Song] Little Ghost Dance / Preschool / Kids Song

Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika

This is a Halloween dance song written and composed by Mika Kutsuna, who is also active as a Eurhythmics instructor.

A cute little ghost takes center stage, and other charming characters appear as well.

With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect for moving your body and having fun with kids.

The piece features an upbeat vibe and adorable choreography, and it’s available on the YouTube channel “Niko-Oto Channel.” There are both a normal tempo and a sped-up version, so you can choose based on the level of excitement you want.

Dance with children dressed as ghosts and pumpkins at your Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Drawing on her experience creating over 200 original curricula and teaching more than 2,000 children, Kutsuna crafts her music with kids in mind.

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[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (31–40)

Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin

With Mother: Latest Songbook - The Bean Squadron Bibinbiin

Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin

Especially boys tend to love superhero teams, don’t they? This song, “Omame Sentai Bibinbi~n,” features little beans who fight for love, peace, and, of course, rice.

The choreography includes transformation poses that kids will want to imitate, and the music itself is really cool.

How about becoming part of the Bean Ranger Squad together with the kids and dancing in style? If you prepare sentai-style costumes or bean-themed headgear, it’ll really boost the kids’ excitement.

Let them come up with their own signature poses so they can express their idea of what’s cool!

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seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN

Sports Day, FY 2021 (Reiwa 3) ✨

seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Nanairo” features a brisk, refreshing sound that’s perfect for flag dancing.

Released as a single in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone,” and reached No.

1 on both the Oricon and Billboard singles charts.

Using two different flag colors to contrast “stillness” and “motion” would make for a great routine.

When it hits just right, it creates a dynamic performance.

The choreography is relatively simple, so children in nursery schools and kindergartens can enjoy dancing to it as well.

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Nyan-Para☆Dance

"Nyan Para☆Dance" Choreography (for Middle Preschoolers) [Kindergarten/Nursery/Certified Childcare Center/Sports Day/Recital]

Nyan-Para☆Dance

Let me introduce “Nyan-Para☆Dance,” a routine full of adorable, cat-like moves.

The dance features motions that resemble a cat stretching its body or reaching out its paws.

Along with the “nyan” phrases in the lyrics, get into character as a cute kitty and move your body.

Imagining soft, supple motions may help you look even more cat-like.

Try adding adjustments to suit different ages and have fun with it.

The rhythmic, upbeat song is also recommended for children.

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The railroad tracks go on forever.

"The Railroad Goes On Forever" Sung Energetically! 4-Year-Old Preschooler Uta Kuroda Sings ♪ [Popular Song from the Children's Nursery Rhyme Contest]

The railroad tracks go on forever.

This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.

When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.

Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.

In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.

How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.

It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.

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Color, Color, Exploration Team!icchī・naru

Iro Iro Expedition Team! [Official MV] [Bonbon Academy Theme Song]

Color, Color, Exploration Team! Icchi・Naru

We’d like to introduce a perfect song for a summer sports day.

This energetic track by Icchi and Naru sparks children’s sense of adventure.

The lyrics, which explore a colorful world, stimulate the imagination.

Released in July 2022, the song is hugely popular on the BonBon Academy YouTube channel.

With its bright melody and fun lyrics, it’s a tune that lets kids dance with smiles on their faces.

If everyone dances to it at the sports day, it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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