*from STONES HILL SONGS*
This song arose in a preschool class that had as its theme: farm animals. Animal life in many forms is the starting point for learning countless lessons from a very young age. Most children naturally love animals and many are lucky enough to keep pets at home.
Sadly a tendency of neglect, and even beating or abusing animals can creep in once the initial 'honeymoon' phase of the new pet is over. This is unfortunately topical in parts of South Africa where I live, and I hope this song cultivates in some children a compassionate awareness and respect towards the animals in their care.
Donkeys are particularly close to my heart as I have a resident team of 5 'rescue' donkeys who live with me..
Introduce the song with discussion on any of the above themes, appropriate to the age in your class. Use the simple actions to accompany the words. Teach it echo-style line by line after speaking it through initially in story-telling style. The tune is borrowed from other songs so may already be familiar to you. Have confidence in your own voice - no backing track is needed: you are the best voice that your children will want to hear!
C F C
If I had a donkey , I’d treat it like my friend
G C G C
I’d stroke
it and I’d pat it, and love it to the end
C G C G
C G C G
I’ll give it
food and water, take care when it gets sick
C F G C
C F G C
And never
EVER EVER kick or hit him with a stick!
Puppy
dog -
kitten - pony
- chicken
Explore the collection of Stones Hill songs-and -dances for children listed below - share them with people whom you know will use and enjoy them. Please acknowledge source and composer if piece is used for public performance - copyright Liz Campbell, Stones Hill songs. Feedback would also be appreciated - how the song works for you, how you may have used it: liz.jessam@gmail.com
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