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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 kids’ shows (121–130)

Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro

#46 [Dance] “Is it a banana?” Nursery (3-year-old class)

Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro

Tobidase! Goo Choki Party is an educational variety show featuring Momokuro-chan Z, a new project unit from Momoiro Clover Z.

Hiroshi Sato, the big brother figure, also appears, and the show presents songs, dances, rhythm games, and more to nurture children’s curiosity and imagination.

One of the songs performed on the program is “Banana nano?”—a catchy, mid-tempo number.

How about having the kids transform into banana-loving monkeys and dance along?

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Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō

2016 School Year Tega no Oka Kindergarten and Nursery School Sports Day – Junior Class

Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō

Atsuko Ono, the 21st “Uta no Onee-san” on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho,” made her debut with the song “Aou yo!” The composer is Kentaro Hayami, who was active as the 8th “Uta no Onii-san.” On the program, the big brother and big sister showed choreography that included waving their hands and stepping with their feet.

Young children are adorable just moving their bodies to the music.

Let’s have fun together by arranging the dance in various ways.

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Ukiki OtoppeDJ shīna

[Official MV] “Otoppe” TV Program Opening Theme ‘Ukiki Otoppe’ Short Ver.

Ukiki OtoppeDJ shīna

The upbeat rhythm puts smiles on kids’ faces! It’s the opening theme of NHK’s anime “Otoppe,” which centers on the theme of “sound.” I’m sure many parents watch it together with their children.

The lyrics are packed with onomatopoeia—sound effects—that make you want to sing along.

Even little ones who don’t fully understand words yet can enjoy singing it.

Since “Otoppe” itself features many insert songs, it might be fun to search for your favorite track.

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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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swallow

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

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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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