[Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection
When children turn two, they become interested in many different songs, learn them quickly, and sing lots of them.It’s an age when they can really feel how fun it is to sing.This time, we’ve gathered many recommended songs for two-year-olds.We’ve included seasonal songs and hand-play songs, so please try to find a favorite that your children will love.Once they know a variety of songs, they might start requesting, “I want to sing that one!”Singing time will become much more enjoyable!
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[Childcare] Fun songs for 2-year-olds to sing! Recommended song selection (21–30)
One, two, three
Let me introduce the upbeat song “One, Two, Three.” The lyrics feature animals like frogs and penguins.
It might be fun to change the way you jump for each animal, adding variety to your movements as you dance.
As you sing, it turns into an energizing song that fills you with hope and courage for the future.
Try dancing and enjoying it while imagining a bright future! Adding some hand claps might make it even more fun.
There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
From ages two to three, children’s imaginations blossom, and they start to fear things they can’t see.
A perfect recommendation for this stage is “Obake Nante Nai sa” (“There’s No Such Thing as Ghosts”).
Its lyrics—ranging from “There are no ghosts” to “But if there were…”—encourage all sorts of imaginings and will resonate closely with children’s feelings.
The melody is bright and poppy, and the accompaniment isn’t difficult.
How about singing it energetically with the children, as if you’re bravely chasing the ghosts away?
[Childcare] Songs 2-year-olds love to sing! Recommended Song Collection (31–40)
Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou
This is the January 2023 song from “Okaasan to Issho,” featuring a friendly, energetic melody and a message to keep singing “the Earth’s loving song” forever.
“Chikyuu no Uta” (The Earth’s Song) was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the 7th “Uta no Onii-san,” and carries a warm message that children will continue to sing this love song from the Earth.
Arranged by Takeshi Ike, the bright, refreshing arrangement truly shines.
The video, set in a white studio sprinkled with colorful animation, makes it a pop masterpiece that will have both adults and children wanting to sing and dance along.
Mushi-Mushi FestivalHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A song that makes you want to sway your body and groove to the rhythm! Let me introduce “Mushi Mushi Festival.” Its charm lies in the adorable, insect-themed lyrics.
It’s perfect for kids who love looking at bugs or are into bug-hunting as their current craze.
The song was performed in June 2023, with lyrics and music by Tetsu Kashiwa.
The unique lyrics are delightful and easy for children to remember.
Since the names of insects appear in the lyrics, kids will likely get excited when their favorite bug shows up!
Song of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi
This piece, which gently captures the chirping of little birds, warmly embraces the hearts of young children.
Jun’ichi Yoda’s lyrics and Yasushi Akutagawa’s music blend beautifully to bring to life the image of small birds living in nature.
The onomatopoeic words in the lyrics spark children’s imaginations and make singing delightful.
Since its debut in 1954, this song has remained beloved in kindergartens and nursery schools, making it perfect for entrance ceremonies.
It helps ease the anxiety of children facing a new environment and is sure to turn their nerves into smiles through song.
Carrot Engine RocketHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
“Carrot Engine Rocket” is a song with a delightful concept: imagining carrots as engines for a rocket blasting into space.
It first aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in October 1961.
The lyrics were written by Keisuke Yamakawa, and the music was composed by Hachidai Nakamura.
With its strong sense of rhythm and friendly, catchy melody, the song brought children a world of dreams and adventure.
It has been immensely popular with kids since its original broadcast and continues to be loved over many years.
Under the big chestnut treesakushi: sakata hiroo/sakkyoku: fushou
Under the Big Chestnut Tree is a song that’s fun for gestures and movements.
You can’t help but smile at the children earnestly expressing themselves with their small bodies.
Once they’re used to the song, try creating a “big version” and a “small version,” and have fun by using louder voices and bigger motions, or quieter voices and smaller motions.
For children to enjoy expressing themselves, the teacher’s performance skills are also essential.
It’s great if you can have fun together in a way that lets you serve as a role model for the children!