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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 (41–50)

What is this, Panda Samba?

♪ What's This? Panda Samba (Dance & Exercise) What's This? Panda Samba, I'm a Panda. What's This? Panda Samba, a black-and-white Panda. 〜♪ [Children's Party / Recital]

What is this, Panda Samba?

Let me introduce the super upbeat “Nanda Panda Samba” dance.

The key is to enjoy the dance by keeping rhythm while blending samba with panda-like moves.

It’s also fun to move your feet as if stepping to a samba beat.

Incorporating panda motions into the dance might help you feel closer to pandas and really liven things up.

Since the overall rhythm is snappy, keep smiling and dance along to the tempo.

It could be nice to finish with your favorite pose at the end.

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Ta-da-da-da-daaa!

[Okaasan to Issho] Panpaka panpan paaaan♪ Original choreography♪

Ta-da-da-da-daaa!

Panpaka Panpan Paan is a song that gives you courage when your environment changes or when you start something new.

Its toe-tapping rhythm will brighten your mood just by listening.

If you’re using it for recreation, why not enjoy a dance to this tune? Form a circle and spin around hand in hand, gather in the center, or simply raise both hands—you’ll still have plenty of fun.

It’s also perfect as a dance song for a school sports day!

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Poyoyon March

Boyoyon March ~Long Version~ - No matter what kind of trouble happens, right beneath your feet is ~ ♪ [with choreography] [Hand Play / Children's Song]

Poyoyon March

“Poyoyon March” is a very upbeat song and a fan favorite from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.

As long as you’ve got your feet, you can keep moving forward—if it’s you, you’ll be fine! With that feeling packed into the music, it’s perfect for dancing.

Since it’s a march, swing both arms, march in place, and dance with lots of energy.

There are lyrics about leaping into the sky, so it could be fun to do a big jump there.

The choreography is up to you, so try imagining kids brimming with energy as you come up with it.

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Waltz dance in the snow

Waltz dance in the snow! Dance together with OCTPATH! | Yukiya Konko | [Iroriro Official]

Waltz dance in the snow

This is a dance set to a waltz-style arrangement of the children’s song “Yuki” (Snow).

It begins with a polite bow, then continues with choreography that evokes falling snow and the motions of building a snowman.

In the latter half, there’s also a move where you face a friend and do a high-five, making it a dance everyone can enjoy together.

In the video, the same choreography is performed at three different speeds—from slow to fast—so it’s great for practice, and it also looks fun to challenge yourself to see how fast you can keep up.

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Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

[Anpanman Taiso] We Tried Dancing! | Infants, Babies, Kindergarten, Nursery, Ages 0–3+ [Mirror Dance]

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

One of the ending themes of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman” is “Anpanman Taiso.” From the very beginning, it’s a rhythmic song that makes you want to move your body, and as the title includes the word “taiso” (exercise), it’s perfect for moving around and having fun.

Since characters from the anime, including Anpanman, dance to it, even children who aren’t yet interested in dance might find themselves moving along.

The choreography is very simple and easy to remember, so be sure to try dancing to it with your kids.

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Anpanman’s March

Anpanman’s March 🌥️ [Original Choreography] Perfect for use in kindergartens and nursery schools!

Anpanman's March

When it comes to characters beloved by infants and toddlers, Anpanman is at the top of the list! Many children probably know the song Anpanman no March, which became the opening theme for the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics conjure up the image of the kind and strong Anpanman, and you can just imagine kids striking poses as if they were Anpanman themselves.

While it’s common to enjoy dancing with original choreography, trying your hand at playing it on an instrument is also highly recommended!

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Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)

Tsubame / YOASOBI with Midories [Sports Day/Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)

Tsubame, known as the theme song for NHK’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” is based on Nana Otsuki’s novel “The Little Swallow’s Big Dream.” Its gentle lyrics, told from the perspective of a small swallow, resonate deeply.

As a song by the popular music duo YOASOBI and one that has also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” many children are familiar with it.

It’s great as a dance number for sports festivals, and since the tempo is relatively slow, it’s also fun to play on instruments.

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