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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 and popular song collection (71–80)

Waltz dance in the snow

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Waltz dance in the snow

This is a dance set to a waltz-style arrangement of the children’s song “Yuki” (Snow).

It begins with a polite bow, then continues with choreography that evokes falling snow and the motions of building a snowman.

In the latter half, there’s also a move where you face a friend and do a high-five, making it a dance everyone can enjoy together.

In the video, the same choreography is performed at three different speeds—from slow to fast—so it’s great for practice, and it also looks fun to challenge yourself to see how fast you can keep up.

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Watch out for hornets!

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Watch out for hornets!

Let me introduce “Watch Out for the Hornet!”, a dance where you become a hornet.

While waiting for the music to start, strike a pre-flight hornet pose.

The key is to keep your fingertips straight as you wait.

Once the music begins, the hornet can freely fly around the room.

It might be more exciting if you decide on some call-and-response shouts to use during the dance.

Hornets are dangerous if you approach or touch them.

Through the song and dance, it could also be a chance to learn about dangers close to home.

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Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

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Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley

Introducing the lively “Norinori Norimono Dance Medley,” a popular song from NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho.

It’s a perfect medley for kids who love vehicles, featuring lots of cars, airplanes, trains, boats, and more.

Move your body to the music, strike poses, and imitate the motions of different vehicles with big, energetic actions.

With its rhythmic sound and lyrics that keep interest high until the end, children may find themselves completely absorbed.

Prepare a spacious area so kids can move freely and enjoy it to the fullest!

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Insect Tai Chi

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Insect Tai Chi

Let me introduce a dance that harnesses your imagination: Insect Tai Chi.

The music features a variety of creatures from nature, such as mantises, rhinoceros beetles, pill bugs, and stink bugs.

Move through insect poses in time with Tai Chi’s slow, soothing rhythm.

It’s also fun to create and decide on your own original insect poses in advance.

Finish with a final pose to wrap it up.

Enjoy Insect Tai Chi and immerse yourself in the world of insects.

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Theme of the Little Monster

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Theme of the Little Monster

Let’s move our arms and legs energetically while singing and dancing along to the theme song from “Hello! Little Monsters,” which features lots of cute monsters.

The dance is simple and easy to learn.

Also, movements like swinging your arms forward and backward can feel even more fun when you keep your face facing forward.

Because the tempo is rhythmic, it’s recommended for preschoolers, but even children from around age 1 can imitate and enjoy it! Try copying the parts you can and have fun together.

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Shuriken Ninja

[Dance] Shuriken Ninja [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Shuriken Ninja

Use your whole body and try transforming into a ninja! Let us introduce “Shuriken Ninja.” Ninjas are super cool to kids, right? Many children probably admire their swift moves.

“Shuriken Ninja” features easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody.

There are also three moments where you can show off special techniques, making it perfect for highlighting the kids’ cool sides! At the end of the song, there’s a section where you dodge a series of moves in a row, so you can create a real highlight scene!

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It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando

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It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando

This is a lively dance track starring Vanellope, a character from the movie Wreck-It Ralph.

As a song themed around a world of sweets, both the music and costumes are colorful and cute.

The dancers are dressed in candy- and cake-inspired outfits, creating a fun atmosphere just by looking.

If you include it in recreational activities or a school sports day program, it’s sure to send kids’ excitement soaring.

Many of the choreographed moves are light and in sync with the rhythm, making them easy to learn.

Since there’s also a narrative element in the background, adding creative touches to the costumes and staging will produce a cohesive, unified performance.

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