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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 (1–10)

Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

Still coming! Parachute Balloon full version

Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko

This song, themed around space, features a memorable wordplay that lines up the names of planets children explore and the colors of the rainbow in order.

It was broadcast with vocals by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono as the “Song of the Month” for April 2020 on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho.

Created by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, the piece is designed to naturally nurture children’s interest in nature and the universe.

It encourages kids to explore the world with a spirit of adventure and enjoy it with rich imagination.

The track is included on the album “Saishin Best: Uchuu ni Muchuu,” and is characterized by an upbeat, bright tempo that’s perfect for parachute (para-balloon) performances.

With lyrics that spark children’s curiosity and simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s ideal for group performances at sports days and school recitals.

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Under the SeaKamijō Tsunehiko

Under the Sea [Simple Choreography for Toddlers]

Under the SeaKamijō Tsunehiko

Packed with the fun of the ocean, this piece is a delightful song that sparks children’s imaginations.

With Tsunehiko Kamijo’s gentle vocals, the world under the sea feels even more captivating.

It’s also famous as an insert song in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and its cheerful rhythm and cute lyrics are sure to have kids humming along! If you use it as a dance track for a school sports day, everyone can pretend to be sea creatures and have a great time dancing.

It’s also recommended to get creative with costumes to express a colorful underwater world!

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PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopo Pose / GReeeeN [Sports Day, Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopopopoze, written by GReeeeN for the NHK educational program “Peek-a-Boo!” is an energetic, power-packed song that just overflows with cheer.

There’s also a video of popular E-tele characters like Wanwan, U-tan, and Yuki-chan dancing, which makes it easy to picture.

The choreography is based on rock, paper, scissors hand shapes, with lots of fun moves kids love—like wiggling your hips side to side and doing goofy motions.

Songs sung by GReeeeN are easy for adults to get into, and the fact that kids can add their favorite poses is a delightful bonus for them!

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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A perfect collection of dance songs for preschoolers (11–20)

RainbowYūsuke

[Recital/Children’s Performance Dance] Seven-Colored Rainbow (A dance even 3-year-olds can learn in 5 minutes)

RainbowYūsuke

Characterized by gentle lyrics and a refreshing sound, this song is a wonderful piece that brings dreams and hope to children.

The lyrics, themed around the seven colors of the rainbow, teach the importance of memories with friends and individuality.

It tenderly sings about children’s everyday lives—arguments and making up with friends, new encounters, and more.

Released in April 2012, the song was also used as the opening theme for the TV program “Shimajiro Hesoka.” Its bright, catchy melody is perfect for sports days and dance practice! Sing and dance along with the kids, and you’ll make fun memories together!

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La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS

This is a lively, movement-based song with a fun, tropical carnival vibe that energizes children’s sports days.

Created by gaagaaS as an original exercise program for Morii Fantasy’s character “Lala-chan,” it was released in March 2024 and has been adopted by over 600 preschools nationwide.

The rhythmic dance encourages big movements of the arms and legs, and by dancing together, children naturally develop expressive skills and cooperation.

As a tie-in with the AEON Group, it’s perfect for sports day performances and parent-child dances! The choreography is enjoyable for adults too, helping to deepen parent-child communication.

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Mickey Mouse MarchJimī Dotto

October 2017 Seirenji Sports Day, Infant Class, Chick Group, “Mickey Mouse March”

Mickey Mouse MarchJimī Dotto

Mickey Mouse March, known as the theme song of Mickey Mouse—a character loved around the world—is a classic tune often heard at places like Disneyland.

At Tokyo Disney Resort, they present “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!”, a kids’ dance program inspired by Mickey Mouse March, so you might use it as a reference for choreography.

It’s also recommended to have the children wear Mickey Mouse-style ears while they dance!

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I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

Sachi Are / Naniwa Danshi [Pom-Pom Dance for Toddlers]

I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

The sound, inspired by a bright and refreshing morning, perfectly matches the cheerful atmosphere of a school sports day.

This uplifting song overflows with positivity, naturally bringing out the sparkle in children’s expressions.

With lyrics about each person’s wish shining like a star and everyone wishing for happiness together, it also deepens the class’s sense of unity.

This piece was released by Naniwa Danshi in April 2022 as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Warm lyrics and composition by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu resonate with children’s hearts.

Because it allows for powerful and fun choreography, it’s easy to incorporate into the opening ceremony or a class-wide dance at the sports day.

Have fun dancing together with the children and create wonderful memories.

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