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Popular songs recommended for nursery school sports days! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest hits

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.
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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.

The preschool sports day is a once-a-year event that the children really look forward to! And you can’t do without BGM to boost the excitement! Upbeat music makes the competitions and dances even more fun, and it brightens the mood of both the children and the cheering adults.

Here, we’ll introduce recommended songs for sports day.

We’ve gathered energetic tracks that lift your spirits just by listening—beloved anime songs for kids, exercise tunes everyone can enjoy, and familiar classics.

Find songs that match the theme of your sports day or class, and create a fun atmosphere!

Popular recommended songs for nursery school sports days! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest hits (61–70)

La La La ExercisegaagaaS

La La La Exercise with gaagaaS♪ [Childcare/Dance/Exercise/Summer Vacation/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

La La La ExercisegaagaaS

It’s a simple song that kids can sing easily, and the exercise routine is sure to put you in a happy mood.

Part of a series by gaagaaS, a popular kids’ music unit known for children’s play songs, it lets you have fun dancing while still doing solid basic exercises—starting with deep breathing, then balancing, and rotating your body.

Another key point is that the lyrics are closely synced with the choreography, so even if you don’t remember the moves, listening to the song will pretty much tell you how to move your body.

Be sure to sing and dance with lots of energy!

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PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopo Pose / GReeeeN [Sports Day, Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopopopose

GReeeeN’s “Popopopopoze” was provided as the theme song for NHK Educational’s children’s program Inai Inai Baa!.

A self-cover version was included on their 2019 album Daiku.

Its catchy, pop sound is quintessentially GReeeeN and makes you want to move just by listening.

The lyrics, which have you striking poses with your hands and whole body, are perfect for exercise.

Be sure to add it to your warm-up playlist before the competition starts!

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

[Easy Choreography] Let’s Try It [Kids Dance Channel] Playtime, Sports Day, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School

Let's give it a tryWANIMA

Let's give it a try

WANIMA’s “Yatte Miyou” is a high-energy rock track that lifts your spirits with its exhilarating sound.

It’s an homage to the British children’s song “The Picnic,” so the melody is guaranteed to be catchy.

The upbeat, distinctly WANIMA-style lyrics make it a cheer song that gives you courage.

Play it as the athletes march in at the start of a sports day, and the excitement will surge instantly.

It’s also great as BGM for sprint events, and it’ll undoubtedly boost everyone’s enthusiasm as they cheer on the kids giving it their all!

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This song was created as the theme song for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the spirit of valuing children’s senses and intuition, carried by a bright, pop sound.

The warm vocals by Macaroni Empitsu and the fun choreography by yurinasia blend beautifully into a cohesive work.

The track is also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.

It’s perfect for dancing freely and having fun with children—great for music time at preschools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.

With its message of cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.

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Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.

It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.

The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.

In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.

As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.

Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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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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Hero of the Sports DayShinzawa Toshihiko

Sports Day Heroes (Toshihiko Shinzawa’s Sparkling Sports Day)

Hero of the Sports DayShinzawa Toshihiko

This song by Toshihiko Shinzawa is a lively cheer anthem that energizes children’s sports days.

It portrays the participating children as heroes and cheers on their shining moments.

Released in June 2007, the track is included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa’s Sparkling Sports Day.” Designed with sports day in mind, its bright, positive melody and rhythm bring a sense of unity to the entire venue.

Watching the children fully embrace their inner heroes and enjoy the event is sure to bring smiles to their parents’ faces as well.

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