Recommended Themes and Slogans for Nursery and Kindergarten Sports Days

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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.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

When you decide on a theme or slogan for a sports day at a nursery or kindergarten, it brings the children’s feelings together and creates special memories.

To help you come up with a fun theme, here are some ideas and phrases.

We’ve chosen simple, easy-to-understand words so they’re clear for the children.

Use these as a reference while listening to the children’s ideas—the time you spend in childcare will be even more enjoyable.

Bring children and adults together as one, and make it a wonderful sports day!

Humor scale (1–10)

◯◯ Olympics

This design evokes a grand sports day.

If you put the kindergarten’s name in the “○○” placeholder, it becomes a magnificent stage where the children can shine!

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Total Concentration! The Breathing of ○○!

A familiar phrase from the anime Demon Slayer that kids love.

Insert your school’s name or team name in the 〇〇.

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Short, mood-boosting words (1–10)

It’s also perfect to use short, simple words as the sports day theme.

Phrases like “Go!”, “Fire up!”, or “Unity” look cool even with the nursery’s name added after them, and they really boost the sports day spirit.

They might feel a bit old-school (haha), but they’re easy for kids to understand and feel friendly.

Words like “Bonds” or “Friends” are also great for emphasizing teamwork and the idea of everyone coming together as one through the event.

bond; emotional ties; connection

The theme or slogan of a school sports day is important for children’s enjoyment and for strengthening unity.

A recommended theme is “Kizuna” (bonds), which conveys the importance of children, teachers, and parents joining forces and deepens their connections.

This theme encourages sharing joy and encouragement, generates energy to enliven the event, and becomes a phrase that children can feel close to.

By working together, you can create a wonderful sports day that will remain in the children’s memories.

When preparing for the event, it’s important to choose a theme that incorporates the children’s opinions.

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companion; comrade; friend; fellow member; group/party (context-dependent)

It’s a phrase that makes you feel like, “Let’s do our best together while thinking not only about ourselves but also about our precious teammates and friends!”

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Go ahead!

“Eiei-oh!” is a word that gives everyone a boost when we’re all trying our best together.

It puts you in the mood of “Alright, let’s run!”

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Go! ○○ Sports Day

How about holding a sports day with an easy-to-remember theme like “Go! ○○ Sports Day”? It’s a lively, cheerful slogan that’s easy for everyone—from children to adults—to remember and feel familiar with.

By putting your school’s name in the “○○” part, children and parents will likely feel even more attached to the school.

Let’s host a sports day where the entire school—children, parents, and teachers—can come together as one and get excited.

It’s simple yet impactful, and it’s sure to boost everyone’s spirits!

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Shine!

How about holding your sports day under the powerful slogan “Shine!”? A simple, strong slogan is perfect for a sports day where each child’s individuality and effort take center stage.

It can foster a positive, encouraging atmosphere where children cheer each other on as they give their all without giving up, while cherishing the moments when they can truly shine as themselves.

Through the sports day, there will surely be many scenes where the children’s growth and smiles sparkle.

Definitely give it a try!

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