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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 Perfect Dance Song Collection for Preschoolers (121–130)

SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Smile

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!

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Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin

Smile

Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin

Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.

Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.

With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.

It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!

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Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko

Happy Children (Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa) [From Toshihiko Shinzawa’s 40th Anniversary of Musical Activities “Nursery Song Concert”]

Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko

This song, created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, is a bright dance tune themed around the power of children’s innocence and smiles to bring happiness to those around them.

With its light rhythm and memorable melody, it’s an easy-to-sing-and-dance-to track that kids can’t help but hum along to.

Released in 2001, the song has been loved by many for years and is widely used in educational settings and at events.

It’s also great to dance to together with nursery and kindergarten teachers!

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Mela！Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

Mela！Ryokushokushakai

“Mela!” is a song with a catchy, poppy vibe and light, upbeat choreography that’s hugely popular at school sports festivals.

Thanks to being selected as the theme song for the “Let’s Unite! Dance ONE Project,” it’s great to see dance videos uploaded in various versions tailored to different ages.

By leveraging its uplifting, powerful lyrics and driving band sound—and deliberately keeping the choreography simple—kids can learn it easily and jump right in with enthusiasm.

It’s a track that invites big, full-body movements and bold poses—perfect for dancing with tons of energy!

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[Childcare] Let’s dance at the sports day! A collection of perfect dance songs for preschoolers (131–140)

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

[April 2023 Angels Championship II] I'm Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Kapi) / HoneyWorks

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen” is a track that charms with its cheekily cute lyrics and poppy vocals.

When kids dance to it, the song’s meaning could take on a new nuance.

You could turn it into a full-on dance number, or keep the choreography simple so the children can just enjoy moving to it.

Above all, to parents, their children are the cutest in the world.

Let’s have them watch the kids dance to this song and fall in love with their cuteness all over again! It’s a huge hit on TikTok, too, so the kids are likely to be interested and eager to participate.

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Sign of LovePUFFY

[Sign of Love] PUFFY 'Easy Dance' — A simple arranged dance you can do at recitals or sports days!

Sign of LovePUFFY

Since around 2022, PUFFY’s “Ai no Shirushi” has been going viral on TikTok and receiving renewed attention.

It was originally released as a single in 1998 and was written by Masamune Kusano from Spitz.

Back then, it was also a big hit, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The videos feature dances that even younger children can do, with clever hand-based poses like peace signs and pointing, as well as simple steps.

Some parts have different choreography for left and right, so it works great for dancing in formation too.

It’s a guaranteed-cute track!

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Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

Doraemon: Make Your Dreams Come True – Sports Day Dance and Recital Dance for Nurseries and Kindergartens

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

The opening theme used for 12 years from 2007 in the TV anime Doraemon is “Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon.” The singer is the artist mao, who has performed many songs for anime and games and made her major debut with this track.

This song, which sings of shimmering, overflowing hope, is sure to become a favorite even for children hearing it for the first time.

If you dance with choreography that matches the lyrics—like opening a door or striking a flying pose—it’ll be irresistibly cute!

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