[Childcare] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! A Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Preschoolers (Younger Class)
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!
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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A collection of dance songs perfect for preschoolers (111–120)
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!
[Childcare] Let’s Dance at the Sports Day! A Perfect Dance Song Collection for Preschoolers (121–130)
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.
My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER
The song “My Cutest Part” features a catchy melody and adorable lyrics that leave a strong impression.
It celebrates an idol discovering her own charm and sharing that joy with fans.
Digitally released in April 2022, it went viral on social media and became a huge hit.
In September 2023, it was released as a CD single in nine versions, including solo jacket editions for each member.
With its bright, energetic vibe, it’s perfect for dancing with kids and is highly recommended for events like sports days and recitals where everyone can have fun dancing together.
As you follow the lyrics, you can also enjoy the process of discovering your own “cutest part.”
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
A lively, upbeat song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime One Piece! HIKAKIN & SEIKIN deliver a perfectly in-sync duet, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—to sing about dreams and adventure.
This piece celebrates the bonds between friends and the passion of chasing dreams, sure to lift children’s spirits.
It’s being used as the opening theme for the anime “SPECIAL EDITED VERSION ‘ONE PIECE’ Fish-Man Island Arc,” airing from January 2025, and it fits the anime’s world perfectly.
It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend some wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?
Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla
This work, which begins with a warm melody that gently embraces children, was created as the January “Tsuki-uta” (monthly song) for TV Tokyo’s program for infants and toddlers, Synapusyu.
It carries a message about enjoying each day, and its gentle tone that stays close to children’s hearts is especially memorable.
Shoko & The Akilla’s heartfelt vocals blend beautifully with the friendly, accessible rhythm.
On the show, it airs alongside colorful animations, bringing many smiles from viewers.
It’s a song that can be enjoyed not only at nursery and kindergarten events but also at home, so why not move your bodies together with the children and enjoy the world of music?
Only One StoryZEROBASEONE
A song that gives you a push toward dreams and adventure has been airing as the opening theme for the TV anime “Pokémon” since October 2024.
With hopeful lyrics and a catchy melody, it carries a message of believing in yourself and moving forward.
As ZEROBASEONE’s first anime tie-in, this heartwarming track is perfect for singing along with kids.
The lyrics, which express anticipation and excitement for the future, resonate with children and give them the courage to walk forward as themselves.
It’s an ideal song to enjoy together with kids, so be sure to sing, dance, and have fun with them!
SmileKamisiraishi Moka
Why not try dancing a popular sports day routine to “S-M-I-L-E,” the opening theme of NHK’s beloved kids’ anime Hanakappa? Sung by Moka Kamishiraishi, this lively, happy number is perfect for children, and their enthusiastic performances—after practicing hard to memorize the moves—are sure to be a hit with parents as well.
“S-M-I-L-E” is an up-tempo pop tune with a playful twist, even slipping in a brief phrase from Mozart’s famous Eine kleine Nachtmusik at the very end.
Be sure to pair it with fun choreography and dance your heart out!
