Popular songs recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of classic and latest tracks to liven up the event

Ice de chu♡NEW!hiromichi & tanizou

Ice de chu♡

This is a dance track themed around cool, sweet treats that charmingly brightens a sports day for preschoolers.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou no Undoukai de Chu♡,” released in March 2026.

It features short phrases and easy-to-follow repetition, with choreography that uses motifs children can easily imagine.

With few complex moves and a tempo that teachers and parents can enjoy together, it’s perfect for early childhood settings.

Instrumental versions and choreography videos are also available, providing solid support from practice to performance.

Try incorporating this recommended piece—great for kids who love pretend play—and spend a time full of smiles together.

Baby SharkNEW!

Shark Family Exercise | Baby Shark Dance | YouTube’s Most-Viewed! Baby Shark | Children’s Song | Pinkfong! Nursery Rhymes and Kids’ Videos

If you’re looking for a song that will have kids dancing their hearts out at a sports day, we recommend the worldwide smash hit themed around a family of sharks.

Created by the kids’ brand Pinkfong and released back in June 2016, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity.

With its catchy melody and adorable choreography, it garnered massive support, surpassing 10 billion video views in January 2022.

The song has also been featured in various tie-ins, including the film The Angry Birds Movie 2.

The easy-to-follow dance uses big arm movements to mimic sharks, so not only older kindergarteners but also younger children and adults can join in effortlessly.

When everyone moves in sync, smiles naturally spread, and the whole venue will be filled with a bright, cheerful atmosphere.

Odoru Pompoko RinNEW!Ado

[Ado] Odoru Pompokorin

How about a cover version of the beloved classic that has long served as the opening theme for the nationally treasured anime everyone knows, Chibi Maruko-chan? Premiering with a brand-new opening sequence on the episode airing December 28, 2025, and released digitally the following day, this track features vocals by the extraordinarily expressive Ado and a high-speed, pop-infused arrangement by Hyadain.

The familiar, comical melody is enriched with a vibrant array of vocal tones, creating a festive atmosphere that makes you want to move your body! Its easy-to-follow rhythm is perfect for school sports day dances and performances where everyone can join in and dance energetically together.

Double Double FIGHT!NEW!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

How about a cheer song that instantly brightens the atmosphere of a school sports day? It’s a track by CANDY TUNE, born from the idol project KAWAII LAB., released as a digital-only single in April 2024.

The uplifting lyrics, depicting a spirit of getting back up again and again and continuing to take on challenges without giving up, are especially striking.

In 2025, it rapidly gained attention thanks to going viral on TikTok.

Its catchy melody and energetic sound make it perfect as BGM for events like sprints and relays where kids give their all.

Why not send your cheers along with the spirited vocals?

Good dayNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「GOOD DAY」Official Music Video

If you’re looking for a dance track that will bring out kids’ energetic sides at a lively sports day, we recommend “Good Day” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Released digitally in September 2025, the song was written as the theme for Kirin Beer’s brand “Kirin Good Ale.” It’s a pop-rock number with an appealingly bright, natural groove, characterized by a warm atmosphere that makes you feel positive just by listening.

With its easy-to-chant, catchy melody, even kindergarten-aged children can have fun singing along as they dance.

Why not create a moment where everyone’s hearts and bodies dance together on a stage full of big, energetic smiles?

Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Goodbye, See You Again Sometime!

A blockbuster hit with an invigorating melody that brightens every day.

Its sprightly rhythm and solid, powerful lyrics come together to give you the courage to move forward.

Released in April 2024, this work became beloved across Japan as the theme song for NHK’s serialized TV drama “Tora ni Tsubasa,” and later appeared on the album “LOST CORNER.” It stands as one of Kenshi Yonezu’s signature songs.

The crisp, fast-paced beat brimming with drive is perfect for dances performed by the older kids at school sports festivals.

With its cool, upbeat tempo, energetic choreography that includes formation changes really shines.

Deliver a breathtaking performance that conveys the children’s robust growth and sweeps the entire venue into a wave of emotion!

I wonderNEW!Da-iCE

Da-iCE /「I wonder」Performance Video

If you want to showcase a cool dance that highlights children’s growth, this danceable track by Da-iCE is perfect.

Released in April 2024, it was written as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?” It’s also included on the album “MUSi-aM,” released in October of the same year.

Centered on themes of love and the search for one’s true self, the song is filled with expressions that feel like a transition from monochrome to a vividly colored world.

The cute, catchy choreography—like operating a remote control—will undoubtedly captivate viewers! With its easy-to-ride mid-tempo groove, it’s highly recommended for sports days with older kindergarteners who want their formation changes to look sharp.