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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 Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Nursery (Ages 3–4) (141–150)

Shinako Worldshinako

[MV] Shinako World 🌷💜 / Airi DX · Shinako

Shinako Worldshinako

With its bright, fun pop vibe, this song has a charm that grabs children’s hearts.

The lyrics, expressing Shinako’s unique worldview, convey the importance of living freely.

Released in March 2024, the track drew attention as Shinako’s debut single.

Its brisk rhythm and catchy melody make it perfect for singing and dancing with kids at kindergarten and nursery events.

It’s a recommended tune for children who want to cherish their individuality!

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Real Gonekāzu

Real Gone (from Cars)

Real Gonekāzu

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

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Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

Ebi Kanix / Keropons [Official Music Video]

Ebi KanicsKeroponzu

With soulful rhythms and comical lyrics and dances, Keropons captivate not only children across the country but adults as well.

In their signature song “Ebi-Kanics,” it’s fun when you become a shrimp or a crab and dance during the chorus.

For the shrimp part, stretch both hands forward, like the pose you make when diving into a pool.

For the crab, spread your arms and legs wide and play up your facial expressions.

After that, just dance freely with lots of energy—hopefully kids will feel the joy of moving their bodies and the exhilarating thrill of dancing!

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Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu

[Anpanman’s March] With choreography ♪ Song ♪ Dance ♪

Anpanman's Marchdoriimingu

This song, known for its lyrics brimming with the joy and hope of life, is a popular choice for sports day performances and dances.

It conveys, in straightforward words, the compassion for others and the courage to face difficulties.

Released in November 1988, it has continued to be loved by many as the opening theme of the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics were written by the original creator, Takashi Yanase, and the music was composed by Takashi Miki.

With its bright and lively melody, the song delivers a heartwarming message and is recommended as a staple for group performances and routines at school sports days.

It’s a wonderful track that children and adults alike can enjoy dancing to together.

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Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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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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