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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 Perfect Dance Song Collection for Preschoolers (121–130)

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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Chitty Chitty Bang BangRichādo M Shāman

[Yotsuba & Mitsuba] R3 Sports Day, 3-year-old performance: 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

Chitty Chitty Bang BangRichādo M Shāman

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is the theme song from the 1968 British-American co-produced musical film of the same name.

It was composed by the Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, composers who also contributed to numerous Disney films.

It’s a cheerful, country-music-style number that was even featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Consider including it in a performance by your junior class!

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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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New EraAdo

[For Sports Day and Recitals] Ado “New Genesis” Easy Dance Choreography & Pom-Poms for Preschool and Elementary School Children

New EraAdo

This song, with its dynamic rhythm and hopeful lyrics, is perfect for kids’ dance.

Ado’s powerful vocals express the excitement of a new world and spark children’s imaginations.

The tightrope-like melody and lyrics portraying a longing for freedom teach the importance of taking on challenges.

Released in June 2022, the song was used as the theme for the anime film ONE PIECE FILM RED and also served as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime series ONE PIECE.

It’s recommended for those looking for a go-to dance track or for parents deciding on music for their children’s dance recitals.

Many choreography videos are available, so try starting with some simple steps!

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

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Sports Day Dance, Easy Choreography] Blue and Summer [Elementary School, Recital, Kids Dance]

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Packed with the refreshing spirit of summer youth, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE features an upbeat melody and exhilarating rock sound that make kids want to dance.

The lyrics, which depict the sparkle of youth and the hint of romance that comes with the start of summer, resonate with listeners of all ages.

Released in August 2018 as the band’s seventh single and the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” it has long been loved as one of their signature tracks.

It surpassed 100 million streams in August 2020 and reached 500 million streams in January 2024, becoming a massive hit.

It’s a perfect pick for energetic kids who want to dance and is ideal for events like school sports days and performances.

Its bright, positive tone helps teach children the joy of self-expression through dance.

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Ninja Dance

https://www.tiktok.com/@gachapinofficial/video/7198001612810505473

From the drama centered on ninjas, “Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii” (Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja), we’d like to introduce its theme song, “Ninja Dance.” You may have seen it on social media, where celebrities and characters dance to the track—so many of you might already know it.

The choreography is designed with ninja movements as its motif, which is a key highlight.

It’s a good idea to adjust the difficulty to match children’s ages.

There are some cool moves too, so start by learning the choreography slowly and practice at an easy pace.

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Ninja Hattari-kun

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Ninja Hattari-kun #tempalay #armscontrol #handsperformance #vogue #choreography #dance
♬ Ninja Hattari – Tempalay

Let me introduce Ninja Hattari-kun, which also serves as the theme song for the WOWOW original drama I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die.

Tempalay’s Ninja Hattari-kun features a cool sound, and a key point is that the lyrics include ninjutsu techniques.

When practicing with children, it’s a good idea to use instruments like whistles to highlight key movements.

The rhythm is complex, so this is a recommended idea for preschoolers.

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