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[Childcare] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! A Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Preschoolers (Younger Class)

[Childcare] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! A Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Preschoolers (Younger Class)

Last updated:2025/10/15

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)

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Let's Try/WANIMA [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Let's give it a tryWANIMA

This energetic song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto, is a rock-style arrangement of the children’s song “Picnic.” Celebrating the joy of taking on challenges and cherishing first-time experiences, the track was featured in au’s Santaro series commercials starting in January 2017, capturing the hearts of many.

Its bright, forward-looking message and WANIMA’s signature dynamic melody help draw out children’s natural expressiveness.

Included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is perfect for a school sports day dance, bringing out kids’ smiles and lively spirits.

It’s an ideal track for creating wonderful memories, letting children have fun dancing while gaining the courage to try new things.

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Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Infant Department Sports Day – Parent-Child Dance for the 3-Year-Old Class “Arara’s Magic”

Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

Here’s a lively, catchy song that kids can sing and dance to with joy! Released in 2004, this piece was used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan until 2012 and has continued to be loved by children.

Performed by Chibi Maruko-chan with Bakuchu Mondai, it features bright, cheerful vocals and lyrics that feel like a mysterious spell.

Composed by Mayo Okamoto with lyrics by Momoko Sakura, the song weaves everyday moments and feelings into warm, heartfelt words.

It’s an ideal dance track for creating a fun atmosphere at sports festivals, encouraging kids to move energetically and express themselves.

It’s also great for childcare settings, where everyone can enjoy coming up with choreography together.

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PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō

Yakushiji Kindergarten R5 Sports Day: Parent-Child Dance for Junior Class “Popcorn”

PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō

With its popping rhythm and fun choreography, this song overflows with children’s energy and excitement.

The jump-filled moves use the whole body and create moments at sports day when everyone breaks into smiles.

Featured on the album “Banzai! Green,” this piece was lovingly delivered by Tsubasa Suzuki and Ryuzo Fukuda for children’s smiles and was produced in 2022.

Beyond sports days, it shines during morning meetings, exercise time, and any occasion where kids want to move freely.

From two-year-olds to the oldest kindergarteners, everyone can jump together and feel a sense of unity—one reason it’s highly rated by nursery and kindergarten teachers.

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Color, Color, Exploration Team!icchī・naru

Iro Iro Expedition Team! [Official MV] [Bonbon Academy Theme Song]

Color, Color, Exploration Team! Icchi・Naru

“Iro Iro Tankentai!” (Color, Color Explorers!), a huge hit with kids, is a dance song themed around a colorful adventure.

Set to a bright melody sung by Icchi & Naru, it’s packed with the fun of searching for all kinds of colors.

Released in July 2022, the song has become very popular on the BonBon Academy YouTube channel! It carries a message that fosters children’s adventurous spirit and creativity as they discover their favorite colors.

How about dancing to it together with lots of energy at a sports day or recital? If parents and teachers join in too, it’s sure to fill everyone with smiles!

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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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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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