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Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from kids’ TV shows.

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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Songs from children’s shows are some of the best entertainment to enjoy with kids!

Here, we’ll introduce popular songs from kids’ programs.

From timeless classics to new hits, you’ll find lots of beloved characters and colorful animations that children adore.

Try dancing along and copying the choreography.

It’s also fun to create your own original dance.

Find your favorite songs and enjoy a wonderful world of music together with the kids!

Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from children's shows (111–120)

Muscat

Yuzu “Muscat” ‘Sukatto Dance’ Dance Lecture

Muscat

This is a song that was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Combined with the bright and energetic image of the artist Yuzu, I think there are people who say, “I don’t watch the anime, but I like this song.” The video for Yuzu’s “Muscat” ‘Sukkato Dance’ dance lesson also introduces a front-facing choreography.

The song is up-tempo, but the choreography doesn’t seem too difficult.

You could even swap out just the super-fast parts for your own original moves.

It’s sure to liven up a school sports day!

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Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from kids’ shows (121–130)

swallow

[Aokiiro] [Swallow] Swallow Dance Explanation (Mirrored) | SDGs | NHK

swallow

As part of its efforts to promote the SDGs, NHK has released the song and dance “Tsubame.” The catchy tune, familiar to children, was written and composed by Ayase from YOASOBI.

There are two dance versions—one for little swallows (children) and one for parent swallows—so you can tailor the approach to children’s ages and developmental stages.

On days or at times when you can’t play outside, why not enjoy dancing together? The adorable sight of children pretending to be swallows will surely soothe the teachers as well!

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Full power, Zenkaiger!tsuruno takeshi, kotonomi jidou gasshoudan

Let’s all dance! Zenkaidance! [Official] (“Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger” Theme Song TV Size Full Ver.)

Full power, Zenkaiger!tsuruno takeshi, kotonomi jidou gasshoudan

Especially if it’s for boys, they might love it! It’s the theme song of the tokusatsu hero show “Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger,” sung by celebrity Takeshi Tsuruno and the Kotononi Children’s Choir.

It’s full throttle power—a classic Super Sentai-style tune, totally fiery.

Since “Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger” pays homage to past Super Sentai series, it makes sense the song ended up with this kind of vibe.

Crank up this powerful track and pump the kids’ excitement to the max!

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Tomatotto…? Chili Pepper ~Vegetable Shiritori~

Hanakappa End Theme

Tomatotto...? Chili Pepper ~Vegetable Shiritori~

This is the ending song of NHK’s anime “Hanakappa.” As the title suggests, the lyrics are a word-chain game (shiritori) and feature the names of many vegetables.

It includes everything from vegetables kids know well to ones they may have never seen before.

Many young children aren’t fond of vegetables, right? A lot of parents worry that while they want their kids to eat them, forcing it might only make them dislike vegetables even more.

In times like that, it might help to play while singing this song.

It could spark a little interest in vegetables!

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In conclusion

We introduced classic and popular songs from children’s programs.

Did you find any songs your kids will enjoy? All of these are favorites among children, so even if there are some they don’t know yet, they’ll pick them up in no time.

Let’s make their fun time even more exciting with music!