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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 Dance (31–40)

Super Mario

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Super Mario

Mario Brothers is widely known and loved across generations by both parents and children.

This dance features a strong beat and a lively Mario Brothers theme that makes your body start moving on its own just by listening—so let’s dance along! One fun point is the easy-to-learn choreography and the parts where you can choose the moves of your favorite character.

There are sections inspired by hip-hop as well, which adds a cool vibe.

Once you’ve learned the routine, you might find yourself dancing to the music even while playing the game at home.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

Doraemon: Make Your Dreams Come True – Sports Day Dance and Recital Dance for Nurseries and Kindergartens

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

The perfect song for children to dance to for the first time at a sports day is “Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon.” Sung by female singer mao and released in 2007, it was selected as the opening theme for the beloved national anime Doraemon.

The song is characterized by its striking, lavish strings and features a classic, easy-to-sing melody line that everyone can hum along to.

With its medium tempo, it’s also easy for beginners to dance to.

Let’s liven up the sports day with an anime song that suits the atmosphere of kindergartens and nursery schools!

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Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

Ebi Kanix / Keropons [Official Music Video]

Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

Keropons is a musical duo that appears at childcare seminars for nursery and kindergarten teachers nationwide.

They have provided numerous songs for children’s programs, including NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.

Their signature song Ebi Kani X, released in 2007, is a pop tune with an irresistibly catchy rhythm.

They make a strong impression dancing enthusiastically while pretending to be shrimp and crabs.

The choreography is easy to learn, even for teachers who feel, “I’m not good at teaching dance.” Give this lively dance number a listen—it’s perfect for a high-energy sports day.

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Age-age donuts

[Age Age Donuts] Look! Dance! Sing! So much fun! A super popular kids’ song loved by everyone! [With choreography]

Age-age donuts

We’d like to introduce a donut-themed song and dance called “Age-Age Donuts.” The upbeat tempo and feel-good lyrics are key points.

When the lyrics say “Age-Age Donuts,” extend both arms and strike a donut pose.

Matching movements to the lyrics and incorporating rhythmic motions will make the dance even more fun.

While asking everyone what flavor of donut they like, enjoy the dance as if you’re making delicious donuts together.

If you’re performing at a recital or event, we also recommend colorful costumes and decorations in donut-inspired colors.

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Festival Dokkyun

Sports Day Dance 'Omatsuri Dokkyun' 2023 ver.

Festival Dokkyun

Let us introduce the “Omatsuri Dokkyun” dance, perfect for summer festivals and event season.

While stepping in place, add movements that match the lyrics.

The song is lively and energizing, so we recommend using your whole body with powerful, large motions.

Holding uchiwa fans and adding call-and-response chants will create a sense of unity across the group.

Performing the dance in colorful happi coats will match the music and make the stage even more vibrant.

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[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dances (41–50)

Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

“Toy Cha-Cha-Cha” (with choreography) [Japanese song / shoka]

Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

The classic children’s song “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” is an appealing piece with its bright rhythm and imaginative lyrics about toys coming to life at night.

Beyond being a dance tune, it can also be used for hand-play activities or as a theme for school performances.

Kids who love toys will be excited simply because the song and dance theme is “toys.” It would be fun to include choreography that lets them pretend to be toys and move freely.

It’s a highly recommended song that draws out children’s imagination.

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stroll

My Neighbor Totoro ~Stroll~ [Original Choreography] Sports Day Dance / Recital Dance for Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

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Sampo, the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro released in 1988, is a hugely popular song among children of every generation.

Its bright rhythm that makes you want to start walking, along with lyrics that seem to capture the joys kids discover on a stroll, make singing it feel like going on an adventure! The song is also popular as a dance tune, so it’s fun to come up with choreography that matches the words and try dancing to it.

Perfect as BGM or for dances at school sports days!

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