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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.
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 preschool sports day! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest tracks (121–130)

Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

TV Anime 'ONE PIECE' We Go! ~HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Luffy Special ver.~

Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

A lively, upbeat song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime One Piece! HIKAKIN & SEIKIN deliver a perfectly in-sync duet, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—to sing about dreams and adventure.

This piece celebrates the bonds between friends and the passion of chasing dreams, sure to lift children’s spirits.

It’s being used as the opening theme for the anime “SPECIAL EDITED VERSION ‘ONE PIECE’ Fish-Man Island Arc,” airing from January 2025, and it fits the anime’s world perfectly.

It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend some wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Lilac] Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Flag & Easy Dance' — A simple arrangement dance you can perform at sports festivals and recitals!

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s new anime tie-in song is a refreshing pop-rock track that sings of the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth.

Chosen as the opening theme for a TV anime, its lively melody and profound lyrics have captured the hearts of many listeners.

About ten years since the band’s formation, this song showcases the growth of their musicality.

If you’re dancing with kids, it’s recommended to move energetically to the bright rhythm.

It’s a wonderful song for everyone to sing together and feel the joy of youth!

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Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou

[Gymnastics/Exercise, Sports Day Dance] Coco☆Nuts [Daycare, Kindergarten, Dance, Exercise, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou

One entry in the sports day series by the well-known duo of Hiromichi Sato—famous as the 10th-generation “Exercise Big Brother”—and Kunihiro Taniguchi, known as Tanizo.

Its infectious, upbeat rhythm and easy-to-follow choreography are the secrets to its popularity.

The catchy chorus will hook you after just one listen and keep even adults entertained.

The song features various moves throughout, but as long as you’ve nailed the chorus, you’re set.

This danceable exercise number is sure to fill everyone with smiles!

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Happinessarashi

2009 Sports Day, middle-year balloon performance 'Happiness'

Happinessarashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

This is the 20th single by Arashi, a five-member group that, as a national idol group, has each member active in a variety of fields beyond music.

The song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” and it has become a staple at concerts and on music shows—one of Arashi’s signature tracks.

Its driving beat and catchy pop melody boost kids’ excitement while enhancing performances.

It’s the perfect number for a sports day held under a blue sky, letting the audience get hyped as they watch the performances.

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Recommended Popular Songs for Nursery School Sports Days! A roundup of classic crowd-pleasers and the latest hits that liven up the event (131–140)

Sign of LovePUFFY

[Sign of Love] PUFFY 'Easy Dance' — A simple arranged dance you can do at recitals or sports days!

Sign of LovePUFFY

PUFFY “A Sign of Love” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

PUFFY’s smash hit “Ai no Shirushi,” released in 1998.

In 2022, it went viral with TikTok dance videos and has been getting renewed attention.

Its charm lies in the bouncy rhythm that lifts your spirits just by listening, and the addictive, laid-back sound.

The intro starts with a booming timpani—perfect for entrance marches and the like.

The rhythm makes you want to start stepping, so it’s great for dance competitions too! Give it a try!

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Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Odoru Pompokolin 🎸🎶 [Pop’n Dance] Let’s dance together!

Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoclo [MV] 'Odoru Pompokolin' ANIMATION MUSIC VIDEO / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER Z)

With its festive, cheerful sound that puts you in a happy mood, “Odoru Pompokolin,” the opening theme of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, is just the song.

Released by B.B.

Queens in 1990, it was covered by Momoiro Clover Z in 2019 as ambassadors for the show’s 30th anniversary.

Just hearing “Odoru Pompokolin” makes you feel giddy with excitement, doesn’t it? It’s the perfect number for background music to various events like tamaire (ball toss) and tug-of-war!

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In conclusion

We introduced recommended and classic songs that match sports days at nursery schools and kindergartens.

Did you find the song you were looking for or one that fits the image you had in mind? Any of these tracks will liven things up, so play some great music to make the sports day even more memorable.