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[Childcare] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! A Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Preschoolers (Younger Class)

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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

An annual sports day that little ones look forward to! Here, we’ll introduce fun dance songs to liven up the event.

For younger children, energetic and cheerful songs are recommended so they can enjoy dancing with friends and moving their bodies.

From nostalgic tunes to brand-new tracks, there’s a wide variety of dance music available.

Choose songs that match the children and the atmosphere of your class, and put on a delightful dance performance! Let’s all work together to create an exciting sports day!

[Childcare] Let’s dance at the sports day! A collection of perfect dance songs for preschoolers (91–100)

Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

[73 Minutes] Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley [Takashi’s Hand Play & Children’s Songs] Japanese Children’s Songs, Finger Play Songs

Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

Introducing the lively “Norinori Norimono Dance Medley,” a popular song from NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho.

It’s a perfect medley for kids who love vehicles, featuring lots of cars, airplanes, trains, boats, and more.

Move your body to the music, strike poses, and imitate the motions of different vehicles with big, energetic actions.

With its rhythmic sound and lyrics that keep interest high until the end, children may find themselves completely absorbed.

Prepare a spacious area so kids can move freely and enjoy it to the fullest!

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The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance

Butt Detective “Pupu-tsu and Hm! The Solution Dance” Let’s all dance! Anime ver.

The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance

“Pupu-tsu and Humu-tto Kaiketsu Dance” is the opening theme of the anime Butt Detective.

In the anime, Butt Detective and Brown are dancing.

The detective-style signature poses and the hip-wiggling choreography are really cute.

The tempo is fast and there are some detailed moves, so while it’s a song aimed at young children, you can simplify the choreography so everyone can enjoy it! If you’re performing it at a sports day, how about preparing detective-like costumes and props?

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To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

Anpanman song “Hold Your Palms Up to the Sun” dance version — razor-sharp Anpanman!

To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

The lyrics for this song were written by Takashi Yanase, well known for Anpanman.

It’s said he came up with the idea after shining a flashlight on his own hand and feeling, “I’m alive!” The composer is Taku Izumi, a master of Japanese children’s songs.

The light, buoyant melody combined with lyrics that convey the “joy of being alive” makes kids naturally want to dance! For children to fully enjoy the song “Tenohira o Taiyō ni” (“Hands to the Sun”), it’s important that they first feel, “Isn’t being alive amazing!” If they sing with a bright voice while holding their hands up to the sun and savor the moment of realizing, “There’s blood flowing through me!” their bodies will start moving naturally.

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Theme of the Little Monster

[Little Glee Monster] “Gao Gao All-Star” - Music Video Short ver. -

Theme of the Little Monster

Let’s move our arms and legs energetically while singing and dancing along to the theme song from “Hello! Little Monsters,” which features lots of cute monsters.

The dance is simple and easy to learn.

Also, movements like swinging your arms forward and backward can feel even more fun when you keep your face facing forward.

Because the tempo is rhythmic, it’s recommended for preschoolers, but even children from around age 1 can imitate and enjoy it! Try copying the parts you can and have fun together.

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La La La ExercisegaagaaS

La La La Exercise with gaagaaS♪ [Childcare/Dance/Exercise/Summer Vacation/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

La La La ExercisegaagaaS

We’re introducing a simple song that’s easy for kids to sing and a workout that will put you in a happy mood.

It’s part of a series by gaagaaS, a popular kids’ music unit known for children’s play songs.

While it’s fun to dance to, it also lets you properly do basic exercises—starting with deep breathing, then practicing balance, and rotating your body.

Another key point is that the lyrics are closely tied to the choreography, so even if you don’t remember the moves, listening to the song will show you how to move your body.

Sing and dance with lots of energy!

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As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z

[Gymnastics/PE, Sports Day Dance] As expected, it’s super lively! [Elementary School, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Sports Day, Recital, Kids’ Dance]

As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z

Speaking of sports festivals, it’s time for a fun dance! Momokuro-chan Z presents an energetic song overflowing with children’s smiles.

Set to a rhythmic melody, kids can ride the ocean waves, move their bodies freely in every direction, and have an absolute blast.

Included on the album “Goo Choki Party ~Minna Norinorii!~,” released in May 2017, it was also used as the opening theme for the children’s show of the same name.

Designed with simple, easy-to-remember choreography, this piece encourages kids to approach each day with a positive, proactive spirit.

It’s perfect for children who love to move, and if you add it to your sports day program, both kids and teachers can enjoy dancing together.

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[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu

It’s a song that perfectly fits an energetic dance, making you feel like you can play along with joy! Created by the folk duo Yuzu as the theme song for the October 2017 film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.,” it expresses overflowing emotions and a racing heartbeat with a fresh, pop sound.

Digital elements blend beautifully with Yuzu’s signature harmonies, and the “Twin Dance,” performed together with the film’s cast, also became a hot topic.

Try moving your body to the rhythm with the kids and enjoy dancing together.

Its bright, positive melody and lively lyrics are sure to bring out smiles from the children.

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