Sing and dance along to popular songs! Recommended hits from kids’ TV shows.

OLA!!yuzu

OLA!!/Yuzu [Dance for Toddlers]

How about everyone dancing together to a bright, pop song with an adorable Latin-flavored rhythm? This track is packed with exotic-sounding instruments and is easy to sing and dance to—kids can’t help but start swaying along.

It’s also famous as a theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie and was released in April 2015.

You can find it on Yuzu’s album TOWA as well.

With energetic choreography, it would be super cute to dance together with parents at events like sports days.

You could match the song’s title with colorful costumes, or have the kids transform into their favorite characters and dance—so much fun!

Banana Parent and ChildOsamu Sakata

Kids Song | Banana Family 3D | Nursery Rhyme | Children's Song | Red Cat Reading

Lyrics and melodies that make children’s hearts skip a beat.

This song is an adorable piece depicting a banana parent and child living on a southern island.

The swaying bananas in the breeze are expressed through rhythmic lyrics.

Carried by Osamu Sakata’s gentle voice, the introduction of Papa Banana, Mama Banana, and Little Banana makes you want to hum along.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” it’s a hugely popular song among children.

Sing and dance together as a family, and you’re sure to have a wonderful time!

Thomas the Tank Engine Theme 2

Engine Roll Call of Thomas the Tank Engine Season 22 (Japanese)

It’s a famous song, so you’ve probably heard it at least once.

The trains are different colors, but the lyrics are about everyone bringing what they’re good at and working together.

It seems like a track you could use to teach the concept of teamwork.

There’s a section in the middle that introduces the characters—Thomas, Rebecca, Percy, and the others—in order.

It could be fun to make a parody version and put in children’s names or their friends’ names.

Mickey Mouse March

[Song/Dance] Mickey Mouse March (with lyrics) — Sweet Singer Ai, the singing big sister

Mickey Mouse is a beloved character popular with children all around the world.

His theme song is the Mickey Mouse March.

As the title suggests, it’s a march, arranged with a brassy sound that lifts your spirits.

Because of that, it’s often used as background music for marches at school sports days and entrance ceremonies.

The lyrics repeatedly praise Mickey Mouse’s name, making them easy to remember.

Be sure to enjoy it along with choreography that imitates Mickey Mouse, too.

swallow

[Aoki Iro] [Swallow] Swallow Dance Tutorial (Mirrored) | Spread the Colors! | 17 Actions for the Future | SDGs | NHK

As part of its efforts to promote the SDGs, NHK has released the song and dance “Tsubame.” The catchy tune, familiar to children, was written and composed by Ayase from YOASOBI.

There are two dance versions—one for little swallows (children) and one for parent swallows—so you can tailor the approach to children’s ages and developmental stages.

On days or at times when you can’t play outside, why not enjoy dancing together? The adorable sight of children pretending to be swallows will surely soothe the teachers as well!

Sunsun Exercise

[Special Dance Video!] “Sansan Taiso” Dance Video featuring Kyoko Fukada and Hiroya Yamazaki ★ Movie: “Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Fuwari and the Country of Clouds”

Anpanman’s exercise number, “Sansan Taiso.” Since it’s part of the Anpanman series, which is hugely popular with young children, it’s easy to get into.

It starts with a marching rhythm—one, two, three—and lets kids have fun moving their bodies: waving their hands, stretching to the side, and twirling their arms.

Encourage them with phrases like, “Let’s move our bodies full of energy like Anpanman!” and “Spread your hands wide,” and lead the routine with big, dynamic actions to keep it lively.

Donsukapanpan Cheer Squad

[Donsuka Panpan Cheer Squad] With Mother—Complete Choreography Version! Yoko Ueno

Don-Ska Pan-Pan Cheer Squad leaves a strong impression with its high-energy vibe.

It’s a song created for the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho,” first performed by Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani.

The lyrics are packed with onomatopoeia and send encouragement to people who are doing their best.

Thanks to its message and its strangely catchy words, it spread by word of mouth and climbed high on the music charts.

Its unique choreography—like standing on one leg or folding your arms midway through—is another part of its charm.