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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 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.
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)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou

Ukikuki Parade: Let's have fun dancing to an upbeat song that's perfect for kindergarten and nursery school sports days! (Kindergarten/Nursery)

Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou

We’re excited to introduce a lively dance track with a tropical island parade theme! Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s a fun song full of smiles.

The thrilling scenes of animals marching with a marching band spark children’s imaginations.

Originally released in March 2016 on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Everyone’s Sports Day!”, the song was later included on the album “A Sports Day by Everyone, for Everyone!”.

The cover version by Momokuro-chan Z is also popular and can be enjoyed on the album “Goo Choki Party ~Everybody Let’s Groove!~”.

With choreography that helps children move joyfully at sports days and recitals, it has become a staple that energizes school and preschool events.

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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A collection of perfect dance songs for preschoolers (101–110)

Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu

[Anpanman’s March] With choreography ♪ Song ♪ Dance ♪

Anpanman's Marchdoriimingu

This song, known for its lyrics brimming with the joy and hope of life, is a popular choice for sports day performances and dances.

It conveys, in straightforward words, the compassion for others and the courage to face difficulties.

Released in November 1988, it has continued to be loved by many as the opening theme of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics were written by the original creator, Takashi Yanase, and the music was composed by Takashi Miki.

With its bright and lively melody, the song delivers a heartwarming message and is recommended as a staple for group performances and routines at school sports days.

It’s a wonderful track that children and adults alike can enjoy dancing to 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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Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

Rocket Penguin! A fun, cute dance recommended by childcare workers (kindergarten/nursery)

Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

A cute message song from the duo Takashi-oniisan and Yuko-oneesan, both former nursery school teachers, was released in October 2021.

This fun track depicts a flightless penguin swimming through the sea with the power and thrill of a rocket.

Its cheerful, bright melody and lyrics portraying the penguin’s efforts instantly capture children’s hearts.

Included on the album “Let’s Go 100% with Rocket Crayon! ~Parent-Child Bonding & Play Songs~,” it’s perfect for group dances at sports days and events.

With a simple rhythm that makes it easy to move to, it invites kids to enjoy expressing themselves freely.

It’s a lively, energetic song that teachers and children can enjoy together, and one we highly recommend.

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SmileMori Nana

[Mori Nana Smile] We created and danced a sports day/recital routine that even 3-year-olds can do (kindergarten/nursery)

SmileMori Nana

The song featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s “Oronamin C” commercial, in which Nana Mori—active as both an actress and a singer—appears, is “Smile,” sung by Mori herself.

The song was originally the debut single of the music duo HOFF DYLAN and was used as the first ending theme for the TV anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” Its pop, catchy sound is a feel-good number that’s easy to imagine kids happily dancing to.

Give it a try!

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Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!

[Gymnastics: Transform! Ninja Jump!] Super popular at preschools! A ninja exercise kids love! / With Akira-chan and Jump-kun / Simple choreography for 1–2-year-olds [Great for sports days and recitals!]

Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!

Let’s dance while pretending to be ninjas that kids love! We’re introducing “Taiso: Henshin! Ninja-Jan!” When you want children to walk quietly, try saying, “Let’s walk like ninjas!” and they’ll sparkle with excitement, become little ninjas, and show you their stealthy steps.

This time, let’s fully become ninjas along with “Taiso: Henshin! Ninja-Jan!” Some children may even get into character and give you a sharp, ninja-like gaze.

Be sure to try it out!

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