This is a “cumulative” song with each new verse holding more lyrics.  The children must listen and remember the order of the animals and their sound effects.  They are being challenged to concentrate on a small percussion array; they must pick up and put down quickly handling their instruments adroitly.

• A rhythm instrument activity with guiros, drums, finger cymbals and castanets
• Suggestions for how to do the activity
• Song lyrics, including a wall chart for display
• A simple score with chords
• The musical concepts featured
• Language and speech development opportunities
• A backing track to support your voice singing “live”
• A matching track with a vocal added to assist you in learning how to sing the song live with your children.