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 big hit with kids! A collection of songs that gets everyone grooving for childcare and recreation (21–30)
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.
stroll
Sampo, the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro released in 1988, is a hugely popular song among children of every generation.
Its bright rhythm that makes you want to start walking, along with lyrics that seem to capture the joys kids discover on a stroll, make singing it feel like going on an adventure! The song is also popular as a dance tune, so it’s fun to come up with choreography that matches the words and try dancing to it.
Perfect as BGM or for dances at school sports days!
The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance
“Pupu-tsu and Humu-tto Kaiketsu Dance” is the opening theme of the anime Butt Detective.
In the anime, Butt Detective and Brown are dancing.
The detective-style signature poses and the hip-wiggling choreography are really cute.
The tempo is fast and there are some detailed moves, so while it’s a song aimed at young children, you can simplify the choreography so everyone can enjoy it! If you’re performing it at a sports day, how about preparing detective-like costumes and props?
Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin
Especially boys tend to love superhero teams, don’t they? This song, “Omame Sentai Bibinbi~n,” features little beans who fight for love, peace, and, of course, rice.
The choreography includes transformation poses that kids will want to imitate, and the music itself is really cool.
How about becoming part of the Bean Ranger Squad together with the kids and dancing in style? If you prepare sentai-style costumes or bean-themed headgear, it’ll really boost the kids’ excitement.
Let them come up with their own signature poses so they can express their idea of what’s cool!
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As a way to break the ice with children who are excited and a little nervous about the new environment during entrance ceremonies or class promotions, how about Kerakera’s “Kerakera Janken”? This song uses the universally known game of rock-paper-scissors as its motif and is a simple play-along tune where you just throw rock, scissors, or paper to the rhythm.
It’s a single released in October 2014 by the unit known for the theme song of the drama “Last Cinderella,” and it was later included on the album “Kerakeraland.” The music video also drew attention for featuring Nozomi Tsuji.
If you move your body in time with the shout-along lyrics, smiles are sure to follow.
Get the parents involved too, and try it as a recreational activity to get the whole venue buzzing.
Pokemon Ondo
Move your body to the rhythm! Here are some ideas for the “Pokémon Ondo.” The anime “Pokémon” is popular with both children and adults, but did you know there’s a song called “Pokémon Ondo”? Enjoy the summer festival to the beat of drums and bells in true Bon Odori style.
Familiar melodies and choreography that incorporates Pokémon names and traits are sure to capture children’s interest! The adorable sight of kids pretending to be Pokémon will definitely be a highlight.
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GREEN APPLE’s new anime tie-in song is a refreshing pop-rock track that sings of the radiance 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 their musical growth.
If you’re dancing with kids, we recommend moving energetically to the bright rhythm.
It’s a wonderful song that everyone can enjoy singing together, letting you feel the joy of youth!