[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs
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!
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[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Classic and popular song collection (81–90)
Pineapple ExerciseSakushi: Uranaka Kōichi / Sakkyoku: Ozawa Kazuto

A gymnastics song that kids and adults can enjoy is here! Created by Koichi Uranaka and Kazuto Ozawa, this track’s energetic melody and fun lyrics will fill everyone with excitement.
The fruit-themed choreography is easy to learn and easy to move to, making it perfect for sports days and preschool events.
It’s also included on the album “Mainichi no Kodomo Taiso Best!” so you can enjoy it anytime.
How about putting on pineapple costumes and dancing together for fun?
Heart, on the dancing side.meiyo


This song carries a message to make choices that set your heart dancing, making it perfect for children’s sports days.
Sung by meiyo, it has a bright vibe that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released on January 1, 2023, it was also used as a CM song for the au Santaro series.
With its rhythmic beat, kids will pick it up in no time.
Whether you use it for entrance and exit marches or as background music for events, it’s sure to fill the venue with smiles! It’s an energetic, uplifting track that teachers and parents can enjoy together, too.
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.
Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.
The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.
Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.
It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.
Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto


The song used as the first ending theme for the TV anime Chibi Maruko-chan is Odoru Pompokolin, performed by B.B.
Queens.
Its rhythm and sound naturally make you want to start dancing, and the catchy lyrics are sure to be a hit with kids.
The chorus in particular is easy to remember, so it seems like they’ll sing it out loud.
It’s a great pick for dance competitions and perfect as background music for children’s performances.
Many artists, including Momoiro Clover Z and Golden Bomber, have covered it, so try finding your favorite version!
Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico

This Halloween song, released in September 2022 on the official Pokémon YouTube channel “Pokémon Kids TV,” is a fun track to enjoy with popular characters that kids love.
Voice actor and artist Machico sings it brightly and energetically, enhancing the festive Halloween party vibe.
The lyrics include a story about “the Halloween candy suddenly disappearing,” adding a touch of mystery that will spark children’s imaginations.
With its rhythmic, cheerful melody, it’s sure to get kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins moving naturally.
A dance video is also available, making it easy to practice—perfect for Halloween events at nurseries and kindergartens.
Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami

It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.
It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.
The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.
Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.
Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.
Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.
Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.
[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Collection of classic and popular songs (91–100)
The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.
Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.
It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.
The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.
Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.
Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!



