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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 (21–30)

Powerful powerNakagawa Hirotaka

Powerful Power (Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa / Choreography by Asami Mori) [from Toshihiko Shinzawa’s “Dance! Sports Day”]

Powerful powerNakagawa Hirotaka

“Powerful Power” is a track included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa’s Dance! Sports Day,” released by Ask Music, a music agency whose concept is “bringing songs to children’s everyday lives.” The album features dance and exercise numbers recommended for school sports days.

It’s packed with dances that really let kids move—big, full-body choreography, stomping, and more—so you can just picture them dancing with energy.

Be sure to pick a variety of songs from this album!

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PopcornFukuda Ryūzō

Popcorn [Kids Dance Channel] kindergarten, elementary school, sports day, recital, dance, gymnastics, hip-hop

PopcornFukuda Ryūzō

Shall we all dance to this refreshing, high-energy song together? The lyrics, which depict popcorn popping, are super cute, and it’s an easy tune to sing and dance to—little kids will find themselves humming along.

Created by Ryuzo Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki, it was released in June 2016.

Since many parts repeat the same choreography, it’s easy to learn, and it would look adorable danced together with parents at events like sports days.

It’s also fun to wear colorful costumes inspired by popcorn—the song’s title—or even dress up as kids’ favorite foods and dance!

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Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera

Kerakera – [Kids Start Dancing] The Kerakera Rock-Paper-Scissors dance is super cute!! [Full Size]

Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera

As a way to break the ice with children who are excited and a little nervous about the new environment during entrance ceremonies or class promotions, how about Kerakera’s “Kerakera Janken”? This song uses the universally known game of rock-paper-scissors as its motif and is a simple play-along tune where you just throw rock, scissors, or paper to the rhythm.

It’s a single released in October 2014 by the unit known for the theme song of the drama “Last Cinderella,” and it was later included on the album “Kerakeraland.” The music video also drew attention for featuring Nozomi Tsuji.

If you move your body in time with the shout-along lyrics, smiles are sure to follow.

Get the parents involved too, and try it as a recreational activity to get the whole venue buzzing.

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A I U E O musicGReeeeN

[Dance] Aiue O-ngaku ♬ GReeeeN | Easy Choreography [For Toddlers, Kindergarten, Nursery, Sports Day, Recital] [Full Song Version]

A I U E O musicGReeeeN

Here’s a bright, upbeat song that rhythmically weaves in the Japanese syllabary and lets you feel the joy of words.

2013年4月にGReeeeNがリリースしたこの曲は、テレビ東京のアニメ『LINE TOWN』のオープニングテーマとして使用され、アルバム『いいね！(´・ω・`)☆』にも収録されています。運動会のダンスでは、子どもたちがリズミカルでポップなメロディに合わせて、音の響きを楽しみながら元気に体を動かす様子が想像できます。

Capturing the fun of communication that connects people, this piece is perfect not only for children’s dances at sports day events, but also for settings where teachers and kids sing and dance together.

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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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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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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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