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[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!

Playlist

[Childcare] Fun Songs for 2-Year-Olds to Sing! Recommended Song Collection
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1eastA-I-U-E-O nigiriLyrics and Music by Saeko ShuuEnjoy nutrition education and music with the Onigiri Song
2eastGluttonous GhostLyrics by: Sachiko Murata / Music by: Wakako FukudaGhost's Late-Night Snack Hunt Quiz Song
3eastPlaying bus (pretend bus play)Lyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA fun song for children about riding a large bus
4eaststrollLyrics by Rieko Nakagawa / Music by Joe HisaishiTotoro’s Stroll, a cheerful children’s song
5eastNumber SongLyrics by: Yume Nijiji / Music by: Hajime KotaniA fun nursery rhyme that compares numbers to familiar things
6eastMr. Ant on an errandLyrics: Eiichi Sekine / Music: Ikuma DanA fun nursery rhyme depicting an ant’s walk and collisions
7eastFive melon breads at the bakery.Lyrics: Hirotaka Nakagawa / Music: Traditional English nursery rhymeEnjoy counting with the Melon Pan hand-play song
8eastThe Bento Box SongLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akihiro KomoriA mealtime idea: using a “bento song” to make eating fun
9eastThe Song of the Twelve Zodiac AnimalsLyrics and Music by Rie MiyahiraA fun song featuring the animals of the Chinese zodiac
10north_eastMountain MusiciansLyrics: Shisen Mizuta / Composition: German folk songA picture book about animals enjoying music by playing instruments
11south_eastCute Hide and SeekLyrics by Hachirō Satō / Music by Yoshinao NakataCute Animals Hide-and-Seek Song
12eastLet’s clap our handsLyrics by Junichi Kobayashi / Music by Traditional Czechoslovak Folk SongLet's enjoy children's songs full of emotional expression
13eastMysterious PocketLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Shigeru WatanabeLearn with the mysterious song that makes biscuits multiply
14north_eastPiglet-raccoon dog-fox-catLyrics by Naosumi Yamamoto / Music by Naosumi YamamotoA fun children's song with animal imitations
15south_eastDonguri KorokoroLyrics by: Sadao Yanada / Music by: Tsuneyoshi AokiThe Fun Adventures of Acorns and the World of Children
16eastFruit TarōYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataFruits Tarō dances, tears and song mingling
17eastSong of the EarthYuuichirou HanadaA love song from the Earth, passed on to the children
18eastHo-re!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun song where the root vegetable party can dance
19eastMushi-Mushi FestivalYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun children's song starring insects
20eastApplause for you!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata, Makoto Fukuo, Anzuki AkimotoNHK’s cheer song “A Round of Applause for You!”
21eastAll set and ready to go!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA fun song that supports kids in the morning and at night
22north_eastRubber Boots MarchLyrics by Itsuko Nakagawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaLet's enjoy walking on rainy days in our rain boots.
23south_eastCarrot Engine RocketYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataFun Song of the Carrot Rocket
24eastWhat color do you like?Lyrics by Osamu Sakata / Music by Osamu SakataLearn color names with a color song to enjoy with children
25eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSong of the Joy of Being Alive
26eastOne, two, threeJump over creatures with a good tempo and dance!
27north_eastPicnicA rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
28south_eaststrollTotoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
29eastsnailLyrics/Music: Ministry of Education Shoka (Monbusho Shoka)Enjoying the rainy season with children through a snail song
30eastClose It, Open ItLyrics: Unknown / Music: Jean-Jacques RousseauLet's enjoy a game of imitation with children
31eastOgre PantsLyrics: Unknown / Music: Luigi DenzaLet's enjoy Setsubun with oni pants!
32eastWhat is your name?Lyrics: Unknown / Music: Indonesian folk songA cheerful folk song to ease children's nerves
33eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsLyrics: Toshihito Kimura / Music: American folk songClassic songs for toddlers to enjoy while moving their bodies
34eastSong of a little birdLyrics by Junichi Yoda / Music by Yasushi AkutagawaThe song of a little bird gently warms a child's heart.
35eastpeach-colored cheeksLyrics/Composition: Yamamoto ShoA new song from Okaasan to Issho
36eastMy precious friendYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart
37north_eastThe Bento Bus SongLyrics and composition by Mariko ShinjuIngredient Bus, a song loved by children with a fun tune
38eastMy favorite thingsA heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
39south_eastLovely WonderlandShimajirōA song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
40eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Lyrics: Minori Maki / Music: Akira MineA song that comforts a child imagining ghosts
41eastLet’s have fun.Shoko&The AkillaCheering on children with the Shinapshu moon song
42eastLet’s keep walkingBillikenA lively song depicting the joy of children
43eastCat RocketLyrics/Composition: Masayoshi OishiA soothing pop song for parents and children to enjoy together
44eastHey, Kaba-kun!Lyrics by Itsuko Nakagawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaThe charm of animals for children through hippopotamus songs
45north_eastRoly-poly pill bugLyrics and music by Toshihiko ShinzawaA cute hand-play song for little creatures
46south_easttreasureYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA Heartwarming Song from “Okaasan to Issho”
47eastPlayful Love Ai AiYuichiro Hanada, Maya NagataA song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
48eastChurippu sharippunursery rhymeConnecting children's hearts through nursery rhymes
49easta cat’s child; a kittenLyrics/Music: Chikara DeguchiGentle cat-themed hand-play songs for parent-child communication
50north_eastThe Song of KonkonshyanLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira Yuyama
The Song of KonkonshyanLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira Yuyama
Let's make learning about cold prevention fun with animal masks
51south_eastFriend PonkurtonShimajiro’s fun songs energize children.
52south_eastSong of CourageAtsuko OnoA movie theme song that resonates with a child's heart
53south_eastWhat color do you like?Lyrics by Osamu Sakata / Music by Yuki InuiThe charm of children’s songs that sing about the world of colors
54eastI’ve grown up—I’m off!A fight song that voices both hopes and anxieties about a new environment
55eastladybugLyrics by Aki Shimizu / Music by Tsuyae KobayashiA ladybug nursery rhyme, perfect to sing in spring
56north_eastMr. ElephantLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanA heartwarming nursery rhyme that sings of the love between parent and child
57south_eastVegetable SongSatoko YamanoMusic that joyfully sings the names of vegetables
58south_eastThe Puppy Police OfficerLyrics by Yoshimi Sato / Music by Onaka MegumiA gentle song of a kitten and a policeman
59south_eastStory FingerLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets
60south_eastUnder the big chestnut treeLyrics by: Hiroo Sakata / Composer: UnknownA song for children and teachers to express themselves joyfully
61south_eastI Stepped on the CatLyrics/Music: UnknownI Stepped on the Cat: a fun song loved around the world
62south_eastMorning Song (Good Morning)Lyrics by Toshi Masuko / Music by Tetsuma HondaA bright and cheerful morning song, popular with children
63south_eastLet’s take a step into the futureShimajiro’s Song of Friendship and Adventure
64south_eastGramps and Grannychildren’s songNursery rhymes to enjoy with your baby
65south_eastSong of FeathersShimajiro’s song of words that start with “ke”
66south_eastEtiquette ManManners Learning Song for Children
67south_eastnectarineTV Warrior
nectarineTV Warrior
The theme song of Tensai TV-kun expresses children's sensibilities.
68eastWhat is your name?Indonesian folk songRemember names with a hand play song from an Indonesian folk song
69eastTulipLyrics by Miyako Kondo / Music by Takeshi InoueSpring nursery rhymes heal children's hearts
70eastSpring came pop-pop-popLyrics by: Hikaru Kozue / Music by: Shinichiro SakoBrighten and energize children's hearts with songs of spring
71eastLet’s move forward! Clap your hands!A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
72north_eastYakiimo goo-choki-paLyrics: Hiroo Sakata / Music: Naozumi YamamotoA song for joyfully learning the actions of rock-paper-scissors
73north_eastA Little Bear in the RainLyrics: Masao Tsurumi / Music: Akira YuyamaA song about rain and a bear cub, popular with children.
74south_eastEhomaki, yum!gaagaaSLet's enjoy learning about Ehomaki with the Setsubun song
75eastTeacher and friendsLyrics by: Osamu Yoshioka / Music by: Nobuyoshi KoshibeA song that brings teachers and friends closer together through music