[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)
snailLyrics/Music: Ministry of Education Shoka (Monbusho Shoka)
With its humorous lyrics and upbeat melody, “Katatsumuri” (Snail) is a perfect song for one-year-olds who are getting into music.
Since it’s up-tempo, many kids will enthusiastically join in and imitate the actions.
It’s also fun to use your hands to show the snail’s horns coming out in time with the lyrics.
When the rain lets up during the rainy season, why not go out and look for snails? Because they know them from the song, children may feel a special fondness.
It’s a tune that will make you want to hum along without thinking.
Close It, Open ItLyrics: Unknown / Music: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Let’s enjoy “Musunde Hiraite” with children who are getting better at imitation.
The song incorporates various actions like opening and closing hands and raising and lowering arms to the music.
Watching the teacher’s example and copying it is fun for children.
You’ll see all kinds of expressions—smiling, serious, and more.
The key is to sing at a slow tempo so it’s easy to imitate.
Spend a wonderful time with the adorable children as they express themselves with all their might in their little bodies.
[Childcare] Songs 2-year-olds love to sing! Recommended Song Collection (31–40)
Ogre PantsLyrics: Unknown / Music: Luigi Denza
The original song is the Italian popular tune “Funiculì, Funiculà.” Despite its grand, resonant melody, it actually has lyrics about ogres’ underpants.
The surreal lyrics say the ogre’s underpants are strong, and kids absolutely love it.
Strike a strong-arm pose to show strength, pretend to put on pants, and have fun together.
Even children who aren’t fond of Setsubun events will likely enjoy “Ogre’s Underpants.” Singing and dancing to it is pretty intense, so it’ll warm you up even in the cold season!
What is your name?Lyrics: Unknown / Music: Indonesian folk song
It’s a bright, lively song that makes your heart flutter with happiness.
Based on an Indonesian folk tune, the melody is gentle on children’s ears.
With its repeated lyrics, it’s perfect for learning self-introductions and remembering friends’ names.
Adding hand motions while singing makes it even more fun and easier to learn.
It’s recommended for moments of new encounters, such as entrance ceremonies or moving up ceremonies.
It’s a lovely song that eases children’s nerves, lets everyone sing together happily, and helps deepen bonds with new friends.
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsLyrics: Toshihito Kimura / Music: American folk song
We recommend “If You’re Happy and You Know It” for two-year-olds who are starting to enjoy rhythm and simple choreography.
Beginning with hands and moving on to feet, shoulders, cheeks, and more, dancing while learning the sensation of touching and moving different body parts really captivates little ones.
Even actions that seem tricky become fun when you try them while saying, “Can I do it well?” With simple, easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody, it’s a classic favorite that, depending on the choreography, can also turn into full-body exercise.
Song of a little birdLyrics by Junichi Yoda / Music by Yasushi Akutagawa
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.
peach-colored cheeksLyrics/Composition: Yamamoto Sho
The new song that began airing in March 2025 on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” is a cheerful and fun piece created by Sho Yamamoto.
It features an appealing, idol-style melody and lyrics that are easy to enjoy.
With lively choreography designed to bring out children’s smiles, the piece has a heartwarming finish.
Sung joyfully by singer Nagata Maya, exercise leader Anzu Akimoto, and the new character Mimomo-chan, this song is delightful for everyone from babies to young children.
It’s a wonderful tune that families can enjoy together, moving their bodies to the rhythm.