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

A-I-U-E-O nigirisakushi sakkyoku/shuu saeko

A-I-U-E Rice Balls [With Mother] Yuzo Imai & Shoko Haida (covered by UtaSuta)

This song features a lovely melody and heartwarming lyrics centered on the theme of rice balls (onigiri).

Broadcast in April 2001 as the Monthly Song on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” Shū Saeko’s piece has continued to be cherished by many since its airing.

In early childhood settings, it’s perfect as an introduction to food education activities.

It’s a song you can enjoy in many ways with children—singing together while naming fillings, adding hand-play motions, and more.

Kera Kera Rock-Paper-ScissorsNEW!kerakera

Kerakera – [Kids Start Dancing] The Kerakera Rock-Paper-Scissors dance is super cute!! [Full Size]

As a way to break the ice with children who are excited and a little nervous about the new environment during entrance ceremonies or class promotions, how about Kerakera’s “Kerakera Janken”? This song uses the universally known game of rock-paper-scissors as its motif and is a simple play-along tune where you just throw rock, scissors, or paper to the rhythm.

It’s a single released in October 2014 by the unit known for the theme song of the drama “Last Cinderella,” and it was later included on the album “Kerakeraland.” The music video also drew attention for featuring Nozomi Tsuji.

If you move your body in time with the shout-along lyrics, smiles are sure to follow.

Get the parents involved too, and try it as a recreational activity to get the whole venue buzzing.

Playing bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

Bus Pretend Play (♪ We’re riding on a big bus ~ To our neighbor, hey!) by Himawari 🌻 With Lyrics | Children’s Song | BUS GOKKO | Vehicle Song, Eurhythmics, Nursery Teacher Exam Set Piece 2019

Many of you have probably heard this song about riding on a large bus.

“Bus Pretend Play” is a fun tune with a bouncy rhythm.

Because it includes actions like touching the child next to you and looking to the side or up, children can enjoy copying the teacher’s movements.

It’s perfect for two-year-olds who are getting used to music and getting better at imitation.

When the teacher sings with enthusiasm, the children will happily join in.

You’ll find yourself charmed by their adorable actions.

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Caro’s eyeballNEW!warabeuta

Nursery rhyme “Kyāro no Medama” (Frog’s Eyeball) #Japanese traditional kids’ game

In dazzlingly green May, you can hear frogs calling from the rice paddies, can’t you? The perfect season to play this children’s song, whose rhythmic chants are such fun.

Its startling theme is cauterizing a frog’s eyeballs with moxa, but set to a lively beat it somehow turns into a delightfully playful song! Some say the sound of the words in the latter half may be connected to a song that was popular in the Meiji era.

It’s interesting to sing it while feeling a bit of history.

How to play is up to you—become a frog and jump, sit on an adult’s knee and bounce, and more.

Even on rainy days, moving your body indoors will lift your spirits! Imagine the frogs hopping, and raise your voices together as a parent and child to get excited.

strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe

♪ Stroll – Let’s walk, let’s walk, I’m feeling great~ ♪ <with choreography> [Studio Ghibli film “My Neighbor Totoro” opening theme]

The opening song of the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro, “Sanpo,” features lyrics written by Rieko Nakagawa, author of the picture book Guri and Gura.

This song, perfect for energetic children, seems to overlap with the image of two-year-olds whose abilities and desires are rapidly growing.

Singing it during morning circle time could be a great way to start the day full of energy.

It’s also fun to sing while going for a walk! It’s sure to become one of the children’s favorite songs.

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