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

Churippu sharippuwarabe uta

tulip sheriff

Simple yet profound, this nursery rhyme captivates children’s hearts.

The part where everyone stands in a circle and calls each other’s names is perfect for nurturing communication skills and social development.

Its rhythmic lyrics and melody are fun and easy to memorize.

In preschools and kindergartens, it’s also used as an icebreaker to ease the nerves of new children.

At home, singing and playing it together as a family can make for a delightful time.

It can be enjoyed from infancy.

When the spring weather invites you outdoors, why not form a circle and sing it together?

What is your name?Indoneshia min’yō

Your Name (a hand-play song for two people)

This is a hand-play song rooted in a traditional Indonesian folk tune, widely beloved in early childhood education settings.

It helps children become familiar with their own names and those of their friends, fostering communication while they enjoy learning names.

The melody is bright and approachable, designed so children can sing along happily.

It is often sung at the start of activities or during morning gatherings and is used as a hand-play song in preschool environments.

The piece is included mainly in piano collections for educators, such as “Songs for Children: Easy Piano Accompaniment You Can Play—Perfect for Nursery Schools and Kindergartens.” Recommended for childcare settings, it has a warm atmosphere that eases anxiety in new environments and helps children build relationships with friends.

Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma

♪ Good morning (Morning Song) - Good morning, teacher. Good morning, everyone. [with gestures]

This bright and cheerful song is perfect for children’s morning greetings.

The way it calls out “Good morning” to teachers, friends, flowers, and even the sun helps kids feel connected to nature.

Its simple, easy-to-remember melody makes it ideal for singing during morning circle time.

This piece is often used in kindergartens and nursery schools for morning activities, and it’s said that a video is available on YouTube.

It’s also appealing because it can be used in many ways—helping children relax or giving them a lively start to the day.

It’s a great recommendation even for children who aren’t fond of morning greetings or songs.

TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi

Tulip (with gestures) [Japanese song / shoka]

Don’t you also get excited just by listening to children’s songs? With lyrics by Miyako Kondo and music by Takeshi Inoue, this piece is a hugely popular song among children that celebrates the arrival of spring, when flowers of many colors bloom.

The melody is easy to remember, and the lyrics are simple, so children quickly find themselves humming along.

It was released in July 1932 and was recorded the following year.

At kindergarten entrance ceremonies, it would be lovely for the current pupils to sing it to welcome the new children.

If everyone sings together, it will surely ease nerves and make for a fun entrance ceremony!

Ehomaki, yum!gaagaaS

[Hand Play • Setsubun] Ehōmaki Amuu / gaagaaS – Childcare, February, Ehōmaki, Play Song, Parenting, Children's Song

“Ehōmaki Amū” is a fun song that lets children enjoy learning about the Setsubun tradition.

The lyrics cutely express the act of eating ehōmaki with the sound “amu.” Because you can sing it while doing hand motions, even two-year-olds can learn it quickly.

Paired with gaagaaS’s catchy style, it’s sure to become a memorable song for kids.

If teachers sing it cheerfully during the Setsubun season, children will naturally imitate them.

You can also incorporate the action of facing the lucky direction, adding an educational element that makes learning about directions enjoyable.