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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 (31–40)

Mīchatta Dance

[Official MV] “Otoppe” Ending Theme Song ‘Mīchatta Dance’

Mīchatta Dance

Let me introduce the “Mii-chatta Dance,” a routine that heightens children’s excitement and lets them feel the joy of moving their bodies.

In everyday moments, someone might casually ask, “What are you looking at?” As you repeat “Mii-chatta, mii-chatta,” move along to the lively rhythm.

The moves are cute, simple, and easy to remember, so even very young children can enjoy them.

At the end, there’s a greeting scene where you say, “Kekkō na otemae deshita” and bow—an adorable moment that might make you smile without even realizing it.

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Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho October 2023 Song] “Hatarakimono Boogie” Cover

Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Taking off your pajamas in the morning, checking the weather forecast, jotting down notes so you don’t forget anything… It shares the little hard-working moments of everyday life set to a fun boogie tune.

With a lively, spirited rhythm, it’s a cheerful song that tells kids “working is cool.” Debuting as the Song of the Month in October 2023, “Hatarakimono Boogie” features lyrics by Morihisa Yamamoto and music by Asei Kobayashi.

Listening to this track might even make cleaning and tidying up more fun!

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Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

[GUMI & Kagamine Rin] Mischief Ninja Scroll [Original MV] with Chinese Subtitles

Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

The key is its exciting, upbeat feel! Let me introduce “Itazura Ninpōchō.” Some children just love playing pranks, don’t they? This time, let’s do a cute dance to “Itazura Ninpōchō,” which has mischief as its theme! It’s a good idea to adapt the choreography to the children’s ages and interests.

Since it’s up-tempo with a unique sound, a comical choreography will fit well.

Dive in with a sense of excitement and have fun!

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Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro

#46 [Dance] “Is it a banana?” Nursery (3-year-old class)

Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro

Tobidase! Goo Choki Party is an educational variety show featuring Momokuro-chan Z, a new project unit from Momoiro Clover Z.

Hiroshi Sato, the big brother figure, also appears, and the show presents songs, dances, rhythm games, and more to nurture children’s curiosity and imagination.

One of the songs performed on the program is “Banana nano?”—a catchy, mid-tempo number.

How about having the kids transform into banana-loving monkeys and dance along?

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The railroad tracks go on forever.

"The Railroad Goes On Forever" Sung Energetically! 4-Year-Old Preschooler Uta Kuroda Sings ♪ [Popular Song from the Children's Nursery Rhyme Contest]

The railroad tracks go on forever.

This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.

When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.

Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.

In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.

How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.

It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.

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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A collection of perfect dance songs for preschoolers (41–50)

100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu

I tried dancing to 'Kimi ni 100%'! [For preschool/junior class]

100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyaripamyu Pamyu’s “Kimi ni 100%” was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Released in 2013 as her fourth single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The sight of children dancing freely to the catchy pop tune is sure to captivate parents as well.

There are various simply arranged versions of the original dance available on YouTube and other platforms, so be sure to give them a try!

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Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Together with Mother] Playful Love Ai-Ai ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Makes babies stop crying | Songs that make babies happy | Nursery rhymes | Children's songs

Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Here’s a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, the track charms with its bright, fun melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.

It has been airing as the Monthly Song on “Okaasan to Issho” since February 2025, with the show’s big brother and big sister transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on screen.

Infused with Hanada’s love for cats—he’s a devoted cat lover who lives with five—this piece is perfect for moving your body to the music together with children!

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