Popular songs recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of classic and latest tracks to liven up the event
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!
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Recommended popular songs for nursery and kindergarten sports days! A collection of classic and latest tracks that hype up the event (41–50)
Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando
This Tokyo Disneyland song is an up-tempo track characterized by a bright rhythm and positive lyrics.
Created for the Baymax attraction, it portrays the fun of everyday life and the joy of singing with friends.
Released in 2020, it was included on a six-track album made for the attraction.
It’s also perfect as a school sports day song to bring out children’s energy.
If everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to liven up the venue in no time.
It’s also recommended as background music for competitions!
PopopopoposeGReeeeN
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!
Color-Color Explorer!icchī・naru
The lively and colorful song “Iro Iro Tankeitai!” is an adorable track themed around colors and adventure.
Carried by Icchi and Naru’s bright vocals, it paints scenes of various colors and the beauty of nature.
You can also sense clever touches in the lyrics that spark children’s curiosity.
Released in August 2022, the song has gained popularity on BonBon Academy’s YouTube channel.
When used for entrance and exit marches at sports days or as a dance number, it would be super cute to dance in colorful costumes that match the song’s image.
Mīchatta Dance
Let me introduce the “Mii-chatta Dance,” a routine that heightens children’s excitement and lets them feel the joy of moving their bodies.
In everyday moments, someone might casually ask, “What are you looking at?” As you repeat “Mii-chatta, mii-chatta,” move along to the lively rhythm.
The moves are cute, simple, and easy to remember, so even very young children can enjoy them.
At the end, there’s a greeting scene where you say, “Kekkō na otemae deshita” and bow—an adorable moment that might make you smile without even realizing it.
Green light from the blue sky
Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.
The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.
Halloween! Halloween!Machico
Hailing from Hiroshima, Machico is a voice actress and singer whose songs feature a bright, energetic voice that shines across J-pop and anime music.
Her Halloween-themed track is full of festive vibes, perfect for kids in costume to dance to with excitement.
In November 2019, she also released the album Machibito Sagashi, delivering songs with a variety of themes.
It’s an ideal pick for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nursery schools—when children move their bodies as ghosts, pumpkins, or witches, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.
The sight of kids dancing in costume will become an unforgettable memory for teachers and parents as well.
Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami
It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.
It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.
The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.
Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.
Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.
Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.
Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.