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

Halloween! Halloween!Machico

[Official Pokémon] Halloween! Halloween! ~Dance Version~ - Pokémon Kids TV [Children's Song]

Hailing from Hiroshima, Machico is a voice actress and singer whose songs feature a bright, energetic voice that shines across J-pop and anime music.

Her Halloween-themed track is full of festive vibes, perfect for kids in costume to dance to with excitement.

In November 2019, she also released the album Machibito Sagashi, delivering songs with a variety of themes.

It’s an ideal pick for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nursery schools—when children move their bodies as ghosts, pumpkins, or witches, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.

The sight of kids dancing in costume will become an unforgettable memory for teachers and parents as well.

Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico

[Official Pokémon] Pokémon Halloween Mysterious Party ~Dance Tutorial~ — Pokémon Kids TV [Children’s Song]

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.

Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan

[Halloween Dance You Can Do From Age 2] Pumpkin Cha-Cha [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Sports Day, Recital, Kids Dance]

A fun, pumpkin-themed dance song that’s perfect for the Halloween season! Created by Hautokun and Fuwari Onee-san, this piece is structured so it can be used directly in early childhood settings, with choreography overseen by a dancer certified as a kindergarten teacher and nursery teacher.

With a lively tempo and simple melody, it features lots of repeated movements and clever touches that naturally make kids want to move.

Children can enjoy dancing as if they were pumpkins, making it a popular choice for Halloween parties and recitals.

The Kids Dance Channel has a video with choreography, so teachers can easily preview and incorporate it.

Dance together with costumed kids to boost the Halloween atmosphere even more!

Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami

Asami Mori flies through the sky on a broom!? Dance to “Halo Halloween Win Begins!” and liven up the party! [From CDBOOK “Halloween SONGS”]

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.

The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The Obake Picture Book Song (Vocals: Nana Mizuki / Choreography & Appearance: Itchi & Naru)

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!

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

TimingBurakku Bisukettsu

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Kindergarten Sports Day — Middle Class Parent-Child Dance “Timing”

We’d like to introduce a song that’s perfect for a bright and energetic atmosphere at children’s sports days! It’s a single by Black Biscuits, released in April 1998, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and became a huge hit with about 1.48 million copies sold.

Its pop, uplifting melody and lively beat have an irresistible rhythm that naturally gets kids moving.

It’s a well-known favorite among J-pop fans and continues to be loved across generations, even being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2023.

The lyrics, which sing about important moments in everyday life, make it perfect for practice time leading up to the dance segment of a sports day.

The fun choreography that kids can energetically dance to with friends is sure to become a popular program for preschoolers’ sports festivals.