Nancy Stewart

One of my fondest memories of elementary school was when a local farm brought some animals for us to see and touch. Among them were several breeds of cattle, and as a 'city girl,' I was fascinated to learn about and see them. Many years later when I was writing and singing for children, I wondered if they would share my fascination. It turns out that yes- they do! Cows are right up there with dinosaurs in popularity, and this became a favorite song, not just of mine, but of children I didn't know who found my music. We've included pictures of the breeds mentioned in the lyrics, so you can print them out and show children what they look like. You can also laminate them or mount on card stock and use on a felt board by attaching a small piece of the comb side of sticky-back Velcro. Children love animals, and a farm unit is standard for spring and fall units in schools and daycares. Some of my teacher friends also add hand motions to the chorus (simply pointing to feet and tails, and pretending to chew), so have fun as you make this song your own!