Recommended songs for eurhythmics. Let's enjoy music using our bodies!
Eurhythmics, which involves moving the body in time with music and sounds, is said to have very positive effects on children’s development—not only nurturing musical sensitivity but also fostering expressiveness, cooperation, and independence.
Because it lets children enjoy music up close and have fun with it, many preschools and kindergartens have adopted it.
So this time, we’re introducing recommended songs for eurhythmics.
From timeless classics to tunes that are especially popular with kids, we’ve gathered plenty of songs that will make you want to move your body.
Be sure to get moving to your heart’s content together with the children!
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Recommended songs for Eurhythmics. Enjoy music with your body! (21–30)
The Alphabet Song
If your child is just starting to learn English, “The Alphabet Song” is arguably the go-to classic.
A key point is that it can be sung to the familiar melody of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” which even adults know well.
For learning English, it’s especially recommended for children around 4 to 5 years old, when their listening skills begin to develop rapidly.
Rather than just singing, it’s also fine to come up with simple, easy-to-remember gestures for your child.
Because it helps children pick up English naturally, why not incorporate it into parent–child activities or use it in preschool and kindergarten programs?
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Here’s a BGM that’s hugely popular at nursery and kindergarten sports days.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch and sparked a massive craze.
Released in 2014 as Dream5’s 12th single, it features radio-calisthenics-style moves just like the title suggests, so even little kids can easily imitate them.
And the lyrics are full of humor, which is great.
It’s a piece that’s easy for children to get into and enjoy with lots of laughs.
Recommended songs for Eurhythmics: Enjoy music with your whole body! (31–40)
Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu
For October and the Halloween season, be sure to use this song for eurhythmics.
It’s a track by singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu—also known for hits like “Tsukematsukeru” and “Ninja Re Bang Bang”—released in 2015 as her 11th single.
Many of you may know it from its use in a Coca-Cola commercial.
Its slightly mysterious yet uplifting vibe is the charm.
Not just this piece—Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s songs in general are all great picks for eurhythmics.
The railroad tracks go on forever.
This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.
When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.
Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.
In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.
How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.
It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.
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.
Song of a little birddōyō
When parents listen to it, they might feel a warm wave of nostalgia.
“Kotori no Uta” is such a familiar song, isn’t it? It was composed by Yasushi Akutagawa, who is also known as the son of the novelist Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
The lyrics, which describe little birds chirping, are really cute.
It’s basically enjoyed in pairs, but you can increase the number of participants, too.
Since it’s a short song, we recommend playing it repeatedly while incorporating various movement patterns.
And don’t forget to sing with lots of energy!
Donut Exercisemisuta-donatsu
It’s Mister Donut’s “Donut Exercises,” a big favorite with kids! Not only are the song and choreography adorable, but it also keeps their interest by mentioning popular donuts one after another, like Honey Dip and Old-Fashioned.
The slightly punny lyrics will make even adults chuckle.
If you have kids draw their favorite donut and wear it on their heads like a mask, it might motivate them even more!
