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

Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

[Kids Dance] ~Your Adventure~ Pokémon Kids

This is a track by Okazaki Taiiku that livens up school sports days with its energetic melody and positive message.

The lyrics, which cheer on the courage to face towering challenges and the journey of growing in one’s own way, warmly encourage children.

With its rhythmic groove that gets the whole body moving, this song helps kids build confidence while dancing and having fun.

Since October 2018, it has been loved as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon Sun & Moon.

It’s perfect not only for sports day practice, but also as a song to dance to and enjoy with children.

A wonderful tune that creates moments everyone can get lost in together.

Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!

Let's Move Forward! Clap Your Hands! ~Tie-in Song for the Movie “Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis”~ [Official Shimajiro Channel]

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.

Structured so you can sing along while clapping to the rhythm, it embraces the anxiety and fear of taking steps ahead as natural feelings, while conveying the importance of overcoming them.

The desire to cherish friendships and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.

Used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (released in March 2017) from the series Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie, it colors the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.

It’s a perfect song to enjoy with children while moving their bodies, whether during group time at nursery and kindergarten or at home!

Kupurupā is a secret word!

Movie tie-in dance song “Kuprupa Is a Secret Word!” [Shimajiro Channel Official]

This is an insert song from the film that, with its bright, poppy sound and lyrics that capture children’s hearts, conveys the importance of friendship and cooperation.

Using the “secret word” as their motto, Shimajiro and his friends embark on an adventure that communicates the value of bonds and a spirit of kindness.

With its rhythmic groove and dance, it’s designed for kids to enjoy together.

The song appears in the March 2019 film Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land, where it’s used memorably alongside the adventure in Hero Land.

It also comes with a fun group dance, making it a recommended track for preschools and at home.

Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!

[Gymnastics: Transform! Ninja Jump!] Super popular at preschools! A ninja exercise kids love! / With Akira-chan and Jump-kun / Simple choreography for 1–2-year-olds [Great for sports days and recitals!]

Let’s dance while pretending to be ninjas that kids love! We’re introducing “Taiso: Henshin! Ninja-Jan!” When you want children to walk quietly, try saying, “Let’s walk like ninjas!” and they’ll sparkle with excitement, become little ninjas, and show you their stealthy steps.

This time, let’s fully become ninjas along with “Taiso: Henshin! Ninja-Jan!” Some children may even get into character and give you a sharp, ninja-like gaze.

Be sure to try it out!

DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video

[DREAMIN′ ON] Da-iCE “Easy Dance & Bandana” — A dance you can do at sports day or at home! Perfect for toddlers and elementary school kids!

Let me introduce a song that celebrates limitless possibilities and a spirit of adventure.

Da-iCE’s uplifting mid-tempo tune portrays the passion of chasing dreams and the courage to keep moving forward.

It carries a positive message about treasuring bonds with friends, staying true to your beliefs, and stepping into a new world.

Released in August 2020, the track also drew attention as the opening theme for the Wano Country arc of the TV anime One Piece.

The powerful vocals and dance performance showcase Da-iCE’s unique appeal to the fullest.

This song is also recommended for dance time at sports days or for performances at school events.

Move your body to the melody, and you’ll naturally find yourself smiling.

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

[For Kindergarteners] Idol / YOASOBI | Easy Choreography – Theme Song of “Oshi no Ko” – [Daycare, Preschoolers, Lower/Upper Elementary Grades, Sports Day, School Performance]

The powerful song released in April 2023 features a grand, quintessential YOASOBI sound.

Its dynamic composition weaves together diverse musical elements—pop, hip-hop, and rock—creating an exciting atmosphere perfect for a sports day dance.

The lyrics portray the protagonist’s inner desire to become perfect and their strong determination to meet others’ expectations, delivering a positive message that uplifts children’s spirits.

Produced as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oshi no Ko,” the track is included on the album THE BOOK 3.

Through practicing for the sports festival, it serves as a work that helps preschool children learn to give their all toward their goals, supporting their growth.

Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou

[Dance for Sports Day that toddlers can do too] On the Shining Kingdom’s Clouds 🌈 [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Recital]

With its bright, bouncy melody and captivating vocals, this song instantly captures children’s hearts.

Set in a mysterious world above the clouds, it’s packed with dreams and excitement, making any sports day dance program even more delightful.

It’s the theme song for the film “Shimajiro and the Prince of the Twinkling Kingdom,” released in March 2022, and it’s brimming with Shimajiro’s charming worldview.

The easy-to-learn choreography and upbeat, positive message resonate with children and energize the event.

The simple dance moves are designed so everyone can join in together.

It’s an exceptionally wonderful track that adds extra sparkle to the atmosphere of sports day.