Old MacDonald had a Farm

Sing along with Old MacDonald as you visit a busy farm filled with friendly animals and their familiar sounds. This much-loved nursery rhyme encourages children to join in, remember repeating patterns and celebrate the joy of making music together.

Kirrily Koala encourages us to Be Present and Have an Awareness, noticing the different farm animals, listening carefully to their unique sounds and observing what makes each one special.

Elky Elephant helps us Be Ready and Engage, joining in the repeated song, remembering the sequence of animals and confidently participating through singing, movement and imaginative play.

Pikkle Panda reminds us to Be Mindful and Thoughtful, encouraging children to take turns choosing animals, listen to one another's ideas and celebrate everyone's contributions as they sing together.

Through this joyful farm adventure, children discover that singing, listening and sharing ideas help build confidence, friendships and a love of learning—just like the Kind-e-play Friends.

Create a Farm Chores Challenge using toy farm animals, baskets, buckets, hay, pretend vegetables and other dramatic play resources.

Invite children to become caring farmers by completing simple farm jobs, such as collecting eggs, feeding the animals, filling water buckets, sweeping the barn or delivering fresh hay.

Extend the experience further by encouraging children to work together, take turns and discuss how each chore helps care for the animals and keep the farm happy and healthy. Invite children to create their own farm jobs, solve everyday farm problems and celebrate the important role everyone plays in caring for the farm.

Kirrily

What animals can you see on Old MacDonald's farm?

What do you notice about each animal and how they might be feeling today?

Elky

What jobs do we need to do to care for the animals?

How can we get ready and work together to keep the farm happy and healthy?

Pikkle

How can we show kindness while caring for the farm?

What thoughtful choices can we make as we share the jobs, help our friends and care for the animals?