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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 (101–110)

I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

I Want to Ride a Vehicle♪ With Mother | With Lyrics [Babies Delighted, Stop Crying, Laughing Dance, Song, Japanese Children’s Songs] Educational/Developmental for Infants and Toddlers covered by UtaSuta

I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

A lively, transportation-themed song has arrived! Sung by Yuuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this fun melody introduces 20 uniquely charming vehicles one after another.

Its up-tempo, rhythmic style pairs with light, friendly vocals to create an irresistible track that makes you want to move.

Broadcast began in November 2024, and it’s also included in the songbook “Takaromono” as of April 2025.

It’s a work that children who love vehicles—and their parents—can enjoy together.

Take flight with your child’s imagination and explore the world of all kinds of vehicles!

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Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou

[Dance for Sports Day that toddlers can do too] On the Shining Kingdom’s Clouds 🌈 [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Recital]

Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou

With its bright, bouncy melody and captivating vocals, this song instantly captures children’s hearts.

Set in a mysterious world above the clouds, it’s packed with dreams and excitement, making any sports day dance program even more delightful.

It’s the theme song for the film “Shimajiro and the Prince of the Twinkling Kingdom,” released in March 2022, and it’s brimming with Shimajiro’s charming worldview.

The easy-to-learn choreography and upbeat, positive message resonate with children and energize the event.

The simple dance moves are designed so everyone can join in together.

It’s an exceptionally wonderful track that adds extra sparkle to the atmosphere of sports day.

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Ghost Party

Ghost Party (feat. Mana Ogawa)

Ghost Party

A fun song packed with Halloween excitement is included on the September 2020 album “Shimajiro Ages 1–2: Hit Songs.” With its bright, rhythmic melody and a delightful world where friendly ghosts enjoy a party, it sparks children’s imaginations.

The energetic vocals by Shimajiro and Mana Ogawa are another highlight.

This track is perfect not only for Halloween-season events but also for daycare and kindergarten activities, as well as family parties—any occasion where kids can sing, dance, and have fun together with their friends!

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Shimajiro Ondo!

Shimajiro Ondo! [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Shimajiro Ondo!

It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.

Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.

Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.

It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.

There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.

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Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!

Let's Move Forward! Clap Your Hands! ~Tie-in Song for the Movie “Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis”~ [Official Shimajiro Channel]

Let's move forward! Clap your hands!

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.

Its structure invites clapping along to the rhythm while singing, acknowledging the natural feelings of anxiety and fear about moving ahead, and conveying the importance of overcoming them.

The desire to cherish friendship and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.

It was used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro the Movie: Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis, released in March 2017, adding color to the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.

It’s a perfect song for clapping and moving together with children, whether during circle time at nursery and kindergarten or at home.

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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A collection of dance songs perfect for preschoolers (111–120)

Kupurupā is a secret word!

Movie tie-in dance song “Kuprupa Is a Secret Word!” [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Kupurupā is a secret word!

This is an insert song from the film that, with its bright, poppy sound and lyrics that capture children’s hearts, conveys the importance of friendship and cooperation.

Using the “secret word” as their motto, Shimajiro and his friends embark on an adventure that communicates the value of bonds and a spirit of kindness.

With its rhythmic groove and dance, it’s designed for kids to enjoy together.

The song appears in the March 2019 film Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land, where it’s used memorably alongside the adventure in Hero Land.

It also comes with a fun group dance, making it a recommended track for preschools and at home.

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Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

Yo-kai Watch: Yokai Exercise No. 1

Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

The ending theme song for the TV anime, performed by Dream5—a group hugely popular with both kids and adults—has been creating a buzz.

The track charmingly portrays everyday mishaps like oversleeping and picky eating as the work of yokai, all set to a fun, upbeat tune.

Released in April 2014 as their 12th single, it was a tie-in with a TV Tokyo anime and featured choreography by Lucky Ikeda, which made it a big hit among children.

It’s a song kids can enjoy moving along to, with easy-to-learn choreography that’s perfect for nursery and kindergarten events.

It’s also recommended for parent-child activities and as a dance for sports days!

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