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[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs

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.

Sports Day, the once-a-year event that’s also a special occasion to feel the children’s growth!

It’s an important event for parents and teachers too.

Here, we’ve gathered a variety of recommended songs to make the games and dances even more exciting.

From classic favorites to theme songs from anime kids love, and even tracks that adults can enjoy together—we’ve got a wide range of genres.

Use the videos as a reference and come up with choreography that perfectly matches the kids’ personalities!

Find the best song to light up Sports Day, and let both children and adults have fun!

[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Classic & popular song collection (61–70)

Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou

Lovely Wonderland - Kodomo Challenge [Shimajiro Channel Official]

Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou

Set to a bright, rhythmic melody, this song celebrates children’s spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering something new every day.

It portrays the entire Earth as a wonderful place of adventure for kids, spreading a warm, inclusive world where everyone can dance together and have fun.

It was included on the DVD “Shimajiro no Wao!” released in February 2015 and is also used in the dance segment of the TV program.

The song is memorable for Shimajiro and his friends energetically singing and dancing in nature.

It’s perfect for enjoying with children at nursery and kindergarten events, as well as for dance time at home.

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Sports Day Dance: Under the SeaSakushi: Hawādo Asshuman / Sakkyoku: Aran Menken

Under the Sea 🐠🫧 [Original Choreography] Perfect for use in kindergartens and nurseries!

Sports Day Dance: Under the SeaSakushi: Hawādo Asshuman / Sakkyoku: Aran Menken

Under the Sea, the famous song from Disney’s animated film The Little Mermaid.

In the movie, Sebastian the crab sings to Ariel, telling her just how wonderful life under the sea is! Its bright, dance-inducing melody is popular with children and is often used as a dance song.

If you haven’t decided on a dance track for the school sports day yet, how about choosing this one? Dancing in costumes of sea creatures would be absolutely adorable, too.

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Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko

[2021 Latest] “Karada☆Dandan” from Okaasan to Issho – Full Live-Action Version by Ear (Full Cover), High-Quality Version [Dance]

Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko

A popular song that’s also danced to on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” Because it’s up-tempo, it’s recommended if you want to boost the energy at a sports day.

The lyrics are packed with a gesture-game vibe where kids act like the creatures that appear, so even younger children might perform it with enthusiasm.

Under the sea you become crabs and shrimp; on land you switch to dinosaurs and monkeys.

Each animal has distinctive traits, so the dance moves should be easy to grasp.

The lively chorus is lots of fun, too!

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Taki no namida pin ku

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Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko

“The Magic of Smiles (Hanakappa Theme Song)” by Yuiko Ohara: ‘Easy Dance for Ages 2 and Up.’ A simple arranged dance perfect for recitals and sports days!

Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko

It’s “Egao no Mahou,” known as the opening song for the anime Hanakappa.

The lyrics, which let you picture everyone smiling together, make you feel warm and gentle when you listen.

The melody is bright too, and it’s popular as a children’s dance song.

Since many childcare facilities hold sports days in the fall, how about performing a dance to this song? As you’d expect from its popularity, there are lots of choreography videos available.

Try dancing with pom-poms or in matching outfits!

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Age-age donuts

[Age Age Donuts] Look! Dance! Sing! So much fun! A super popular kids’ song loved by everyone! [With choreography]

Age-age donuts

We’d like to introduce a donut-themed song and dance called “Age-Age Donuts.” The upbeat tempo and feel-good lyrics are key points.

When the lyrics say “Age-Age Donuts,” extend both arms and strike a donut pose.

Matching movements to the lyrics and incorporating rhythmic motions will make the dance even more fun.

While asking everyone what flavor of donut they like, enjoy the dance as if you’re making delicious donuts together.

If you’re performing at a recital or event, we also recommend colorful costumes and decorations in donut-inspired colors.

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Festival Dokkyun

Sports Day Dance 'Omatsuri Dokkyun' 2023 ver.

Festival Dokkyun

Let us introduce the “Omatsuri Dokkyun” dance, perfect for summer festivals and event season.

While stepping in place, add movements that match the lyrics.

The song is lively and energizing, so we recommend using your whole body with powerful, large motions.

Holding uchiwa fans and adding call-and-response chants will create a sense of unity across the group.

Performing the dance in colorful happi coats will match the music and make the stage even more vibrant.

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Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

“Toy Cha-Cha-Cha” (with choreography) [Japanese song / shoka]

Toy Cha-Cha-Cha

The classic children’s song “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” is an appealing piece with its bright rhythm and imaginative lyrics about toys coming to life at night.

Beyond being a dance tune, it can also be used for hand-play activities or as a theme for school performances.

Kids who love toys will be excited simply because the song and dance theme is “toys.” It would be fun to include choreography that lets them pretend to be toys and move freely.

It’s a highly recommended song that draws out children’s imagination.

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