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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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
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!

Recommended popular songs for nursery school sports days! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest hits (71–80)

Insect Tai Chi

[Gymnastics Choreography] Insect Tai Chi / Mitsuru & Ryota

Insect Tai Chi

Let me introduce a dance that harnesses your imagination: Insect Tai Chi.

The music features a variety of creatures from nature, such as mantises, rhinoceros beetles, pill bugs, and stink bugs.

Move through insect poses in time with Tai Chi’s slow, soothing rhythm.

It’s also fun to create and decide on your own original insect poses in advance.

Finish with a final pose to wrap it up.

Enjoy Insect Tai Chi and immerse yourself in the world of insects.

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GeGeGe no KitaroAdo

Ado “GeGeGe no Kitaro” | Opening Video for ‘GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved’

GeGeGe no KitaroAdo

A yokai beloved by children, too.

Many adults are also familiar with the GeGeGe no Kitaro song.

Its fun rhythm entertains kids even at a relaxed tempo.

The gentle sound of “Tanoshii na, tanoshii na” naturally brings smiles.

The lyric “Obake nya gakkō mo shiken mo nannimo nai” helps everyone feel calm and easygoing together.

And the nighttime line “Obake wa shinanai, byōki mo nannimo nai” adds to the sense that ghosts aren’t scary—you can even feel like being friends with them.

Overall, the mix of a pleasant rhythm, kind lyrics, and a touch of adventure makes you want to move your body freely and have fun.

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Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Hyuurara Boom Boom! [Uta no Mama Papa] With Mother (Okaasan to Issho) Monthly Song Nursery Rhyme Hand Play

Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

Let me introduce a song that gets everyone from kids to adults pumped up: “Hyura Love Boom Boom!” It’s a pop, happy track that’s perfect for shaking off morning drowsiness or lifting your spirits when you’re feeling low.

First performed in March 2024, the song was written and composed by Nobuhiro Mitomo.

From the intro to the very end, it stays consistently rhythmic, and with many repeated lyrics, it’s easy for children to remember.

Plus, dancing along with the energetic choreography is sure to boost your mood!

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Recommended popular songs for nursery school sports day! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest hits (81–90)

We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

We were born with a bang! “With Mother in August Monthly Song” / cover: Kono Yubi Toomare☆ Starring: Makkun & Micchi Chorus: Arare

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.

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Theme of the Little Monster

[Little Glee Monster] “Gao Gao All-Star” - Music Video Short ver. -

Theme of the Little Monster

Let’s move our arms and legs energetically while singing and dancing along to the theme song from “Hello! Little Monsters,” which features lots of cute monsters.

The dance is simple and easy to learn.

Also, movements like swinging your arms forward and backward can feel even more fun when you keep your face facing forward.

Because the tempo is rhythmic, it’s recommended for preschoolers, but even children from around age 1 can imitate and enjoy it! Try copying the parts you can and have fun together.

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Happy Easter

A song kids can dance to ♪ Happy Easter

Happy Easter

Let me introduce “Happy Easter,” a fun activity where you enjoy expressing yourself with big, full-body movements.

In the spirit of Easter, you’ll pretend to be bunnies and eggs.

Imitate a rabbit by jumping, and use your hands to show its fur as you really get into character.

Spread your arms wide to make the shape of a big egg, too.

You can enjoy this any day, but it’s perfect for Easter events and parties.

Dressing up as a bunny might make it even more exciting.

Give it a try and have fun!

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nectarineterebi senshi

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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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