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Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Dance activities in daycare and at sports festivals are very important times for children!By moving their bodies to music, they can learn a sense of fun and rhythm.Choosing a special dance for the upcoming sports festival is one of the exciting parts, too.Here, we introduce recommended dance songs for young children that are perfect for daycare and sports festivals.Kids who are tuned into trends will also enjoy dancing to more mature-sounding songs.Choose dances and exercises that match the children’s preferences, and have both kids and adults get excited together!

Fun to Dance! A Collection of Recommended Dance Songs for Young Children for Preschools and Sports Days (81–90)

Let’s give it a try

Sports day dance 'Let's Try It'

Let's give it a try

Familiar as the au commercial song too! WANIMA’s “Yatte Miyo” (“Give It a Try”)! WANIMA has many bright, upbeat tracks, and this one also cheers on people who are taking on something new.

It’s often played in commercials and widely known by kids, so it’s a great pick if you’re planning a dance for a school sports day! There’s no fixed choreography, but plenty of choreography videos are available, so you don’t have to create it from scratch.

Jump with energy and have fun dancing!

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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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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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Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou

[Okaasan to Issho January 2023 Song] “Song of the Earth” Cover

Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou

This is the January 2023 song from “Okaasan to Issho,” featuring a friendly, energetic melody and a message to keep singing “the Earth’s loving song” forever.

“Chikyuu no Uta” (The Earth’s Song) was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the 7th “Uta no Onii-san,” and carries a warm message that children will continue to sing this love song from the Earth.

Arranged by Takeshi Ike, the bright, refreshing arrangement truly shines.

The video, set in a white studio sprinkled with colorful animation, makes it a pop masterpiece that will have both adults and children wanting to sing and dance along.

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Ponyo on the Cliff

Hand play song from the wildly popular anime 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea'

Ponyo on the Cliff

Studio Ghibli’s animated film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea was released in 2008.

The adventure of Ponyo and Sosuke still captivates children’s hearts today.

The theme song, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a delightful tune with a bouncy rhythm and playful onomatopoeia.

Encourage kids to use their whole bodies and enjoy expressing themselves.

Watching children dance freely is sure to soothe the adults looking on.

The tempo isn’t too fast, making it a great choice for performances by 1- and 2-year-olds as well.

Be sure to dance together with the children and have a wonderful time.

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Bamboo Shoot Exercises

[Childcare, Educational, and Play Song] Bamboo Shoot Exercise for Toddlers

Bamboo Shoot Exercises

Do you know “Takenoko Taiso” (Bamboo Shoot Exercise)? Its lyrics are mostly onomatopoeia and quite quirky, but it’s a staple as an exercise song and fairly well-known.

The dance, which shows bamboo shoots growing, overlaps with the image of children who are about to grow, giving it a positive, uplifting feel.

There are several versions of the choreography, so pick the one that’s easiest for you to dance!

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Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports day (91–100)

Untaka Dance

[Doraemon] The quirky and hilarious “Untaka Dance” from the movie Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (New) is now unveiled!!

Untaka Dance

Untaka Dance is a song that aired as the ending theme for the anime Doraemon.

Its unusual collaboration between a hugely popular New Japan Pro-Wrestling star and Doraemon drew a lot of attention.

It’s an unforgettable tune once you hear it, and it has a rhythm that’s easy for children to dance to.

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