[Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection

Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi

Sensei and Friends by Himawari 🌻 / With Lyrics | Children's Song for Starting School and Moving Up a Grade | Sensei to Otomodachi | Let’s Make Friends with Your Teacher

“Sensei to Otomodachi” (“Teachers and Friends”) is a fun song that children can sing with smiles.

The lyrics describe holding hands and greeting teachers and friends, so kids can sing energetically with gestures.

It’s a song that eases the anxieties of children who are nervous about new environments, making it perfect for the start of school or moving up a grade.

As children sing and interact with their teachers and friends, it naturally helps them become closer.

With lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka and music by Nobuyoshi Koshibe, it features a bright, easy-to-remember melody characteristic of traditional children’s songs.

I Stepped on the CatSakushi / Sakkyoku: Fushou

[62 minutes] ♫ A fun, uplifting, high-energy song medley ♪ 26 tracks in total

Neko Funjatta (literally “I Stepped on the Cat”) has a distinctive rhythm and melody that really gets kids excited.

It’s said to be loved around the world under various titles like “The Flea Waltz” and “The Dog Waltz,” and in Japan, its unique cat-themed lyrics have timeless popularity among children.

In terms of keyboard playing, the melody is composed almost entirely of black keys, and it actually spans more than two octaves, making it great practice for producing a wide vocal range.

Try singing it while enjoying choreography that matches the lyrics, like mimicking a cat!

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I’ve grown up—I’m off!

Enrollment Support Song: “I’ve Grown Up—Off I Go!” [Shimajiro Channel Official]

This is a cheer song that gently sings, over a tender melody, the mix of excitement and anxiety children feel as they step into a new environment.

Produced by the Shimajiro Channel, well known from the early childhood program “Kodomo Challenge,” it vividly portrays the scene of starting preschool with shiny yellow school bags and brand-new uniforms.

It warmly expresses both a sense of self-affirmation—children feeling glad to have been born—and gratitude toward those who have supported them so far.

Popular not only for entrance ceremonies but also for practice during school events in early childhood settings, it’s a song that naturally invites children to sing together.

Sing it with your kids and make your send-off moment a cherished memory.

Let’s keep walkingbiriken

Billiken / Let's walk on

This is an upbeat song that blends folk and hip-hop, perfect for singing and dancing together.

Its friendly lyrics warmly portray the joys and fun of everyday life, as well as the playful spirit of children.

Released in September 2010, it was loved by many viewers as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Mainichi Kaasan.” With its melodic tone and pleasant rhythm, it resonates with children’s hearts and encourages them to take their first steps in new environments.

Singing it at entrance ceremonies or morning gatherings brings out children’s smiles and naturally leads to clapping and swaying.

Let teachers and children enjoy singing it together and create wonderful memories.

Cat RocketSakushi / Sakkyoku: Oishi Masayoshi

[Songs Babies Love] Cat Rocket (Vocals: MAH (SiM)) [Video to Make Babies Stop Crying and Smile]

A bright, upbeat pop song from MAH for TV Tokyo’s infant and toddler program “Synapusyu”! Packed with humor and a heartwarming message, the track rhythmically captures the pure feelings of children.

It aired within the program for one month as the “Tsuki-uta” for March 2025, paired with adorable animation that won over children’s hearts.

Embracing the show’s concept of “fun for parents and children,” it’s a tune loved by all ages.

Enjoy a fun musical time together as a family while sharing moments of closeness!