[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] Songs 2-year-olds love to sing! Recommended Song Collection (31–40)
The Song of KonkonshyanSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Konkonkushan no Uta is a fun song whose lyrics have you wear masks shaped to match the animals that appear.
For a squirrel, you wear a small mask; for a crane, a long, slender mask.
No matter the animal, everyone ends with a big “kushun!” sneeze, making it perfect to sing during cold season in winter.
It’s a great chance to learn about cold prevention together with children.
Also, if you adjust your volume and gestures to match each mask shape, kids will enjoy copying along as they listen.
Let’s enjoy the song and stay lively through the winter!
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?
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.
A Little Bear in the RainSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
This is a cute song that depicts a rainy scene and the little bear’s actions.
The melody is calm and relaxed, so children will be able to sing freely.
The lyrics are a bit complex for two-year-olds, so it would be nice for the teacher to sing it repeatedly so everyone can enjoy it together.
It’s also recommended to create a sketchbook theater or panel theater so the scenes can be understood visually.
Let’s all enjoy the sound of the stream and the little bear’s motions as it looks for fish.
Why not incorporate it during the rainy season?
Yakiimo goo-choki-paSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi
This is a fun song that captures the toasty, warm feeling of roasted sweet potatoes.
While mimicking the motions with your hands, children can also learn about rock–paper–scissors.
For two-year-olds, don’t focus on winning or losing—just enjoy calling out the cues and showing rock, paper, and scissors.
When the teacher has fun, the children will naturally imitate.
Since this is a song that emphasizes movement, it’s helpful to have one teacher demonstrate for the children.
Try preparing a CD or finding an accompanist to add some variety.