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)
Dinosaur Exercisedōyō
Dinosaur Exercise lets you sing along and move your body in fun ways that match the lyrics! You’ll stomp like a sumo wrestler to show a big dinosaur walking, and whirl your arms wide to express a powerful “Gao!” roar.
The key is to fully stretch your arms and legs to make your body look big.
The clear, movement-guiding lyrics make it easy for young children to understand.
It’s great for everyday eurhythmics, and also recommended for performances—try wearing dinosaur costumes for a recital!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar SongKashi: Erikku Karu / Yakushi: Mori Hisashi / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Henkyoku: Nakamura Nobuyuki
Isn’t The Very Hungry Caterpillar the picture book that both adults and children have seen at least once? The song with lyrics by its author, Eric Carle, is aptly titled “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Song.” It’s a charming number about a tiny caterpillar hatching from an egg and, with a rumbling tummy, setting off to find something to eat.
Not satisfied with just fruits like plums, strawberries, and oranges, it munches on everything from chocolate cake and ice cream to sausage! Come up with choreography to match the story, and sing and dance along to make it even more fun!
stroll
Sampo, the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro released in 1988, is a hugely popular song among children of every generation.
Its bright rhythm that makes you want to start walking, along with lyrics that seem to capture the joys kids discover on a stroll, make singing it feel like going on an adventure! The song is also popular as a dance tune, so it’s fun to come up with choreography that matches the words and try dancing to it.
Perfect as BGM or for dances at school sports days!
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.
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?