A big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone pumped for childcare and recreation
I want to create a dance time overflowing with children’s smiles! Here are some super-energetic songs that are perfect for just such moments.
These tracks don’t just build a sense of rhythm—they also let kids feel the joy of moving their bodies together with friends.
If adults join in too, the whole venue will naturally get into the groove! We’ve gathered lots of songs you can use for warm-ups, school sports days, everyday childcare, and recreation.
Enjoy a collection of fun music that will make children’s hearts and bodies bounce!
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A huge hit with kids! A collection of songs that get everyone grooving for childcare and recreation (141–150)
PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō
With its popping rhythm and fun choreography, this song overflows with children’s energy and excitement.
The jump-filled moves use the whole body and create moments at sports day when everyone breaks into smiles.
Featured on the album “Banzai! Green,” this piece was lovingly delivered by Tsubasa Suzuki and Ryuzo Fukuda for children’s smiles and was produced in 2022.
Beyond sports days, it shines during morning meetings, exercise time, and any occasion where kids want to move freely.
From two-year-olds to the oldest kindergarteners, everyone can jump together and feel a sense of unity—one reason it’s highly rated by nursery and kindergarten teachers.
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This song was created as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the mindset of valuing children’s senses and intuition, set to a bright, pop melody.
With warm vocals by Macaroni Enpitsu and fun choreography by yurinasia, the piece achieves a wonderful harmony.
It’s also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.
As a song you can dance to freely with kids, it’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.
Carrying a message about cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.
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Packed with the kind of charm that makes you want to start dancing, Ado’s song is perfect for kids’ dance, too.
Chosen as the theme song for the Halloween event “Zombie de Dance,” this track features a danceable style with elements of electro swing.
Ado’s powerful vocals and energetic beat bring out children’s desire to move.
Released in September 2023, it captivated many at Universal Studios Japan’s event.
The choreography is poppy and easy to learn, making it a sure hit at events like sports days and recitals.
It’s also recommended for kids who want to develop their sense of rhythm.
Start by having fun dancing, and then gradually challenge yourselves with more difficult moves!
I love stripes!
The song, created from a child’s perspective, features a bright, rhythmic melody and familiar, easy-to-sing lyrics.
Naomi Minami’s appeal as a voice actress shines through, and her energetic vocals capture children’s hearts.
Released in March 2018, the track was featured on the children’s educational program “Shimajiro no Wow!” and has become popular with many kids.
It is also included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! Uta♪ Dance Special Vol.11,” and has been developed as related content for Benesse Corporation’s early childhood correspondence course “Kodomo Challenge.” Since it’s a song that children can enjoy singing and dancing to together, it’s recommended for music time or use at events.
Hattori-kun Ondo
From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.
Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.
Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.
The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!
A smash hit with kids! A collection of songs that get everyone hyped for childcare and recreation (151–160)
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
A lively, fun song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE! With a tightly synced duet by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—the track passionately sings of dreams and adventure.
The work highlights the bonds between friends and the drive to chase dreams, uplifting children’s hearts.
It has been chosen as the opening theme for the anime SPECIAL EDITED VERSION “ONE PIECE” Fish-Man Island Arc, airing from January 2025, perfectly matching the world of the show.
It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend a wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?
But no loveRainy。
Let me introduce a lively song that both adults and children can enjoy! Rainy.’s energetic dance number carries a warm feeling as it portrays young people boldly forging their own paths along with a bright melody.
Released as a single in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.
This track is perfect to enjoy with dance performance, so why not try expressing it by dancing together as a parent and child? Experience a wonderful musical world filled with the dreams and hopes of youth together with your kids.
In conclusion
I hope you’ve found some songs you can enjoy together with the children. Dance with enthusiasm, sing along—music is full of opportunities to have a great time. You can also use these songs for movement activities and eurhythmics, so please create memories through music that suit the children’s personalities and the atmosphere of your class.