Farmyard Tales Day

Learning through making a messFarmyard Tales Day

Written ByWritten by:

'Cock-a-Moo-Moo' based on the picture book by Juliette Dallas -Conte

'Rooster's Pizza' written by Michael Jones, based on the popular traditional tale 'The little red hen and the grains of wheat'

Age RangeAge Range:

3-7 year olds

What is involvedWhat is involved:

‘Cock-a-moo-moo’

Rooster wakes up one morning and can’t remember what to crow. He visits the cows to tell them to wake up, but all he can say is “Cock-a-moo-moo!”

He visits all the animals on the farm, and they all tell him how silly he is.

That night the farm gets an unwelcome visitor. Will Rooster be able to save the animals?

A story about animals and their noises, the value of learning other languages, and helping people to communicate

‘Rooster’s Pizza’

Rooster finds a bag of flour, and decides to make a pizza. The other farm animals are happy to help Rooster decide on the toppings, but will they help him buy the ingredients and carry them back from the shops? No chance!

A highly interactive story about sharing, cooperating, and healthy eating!

A modern take on ‘The little red hen and the grains of wheat.’

TimeTime:

30 minutes each

Extra InformationExtra Information:

Both stories are highly interactive, with large puppets, cuddly toys and real and toy props. Designed to get all children involved, and to stimulate language, social skills and children's storytelling.
Both sessions come with follow up activities involving small world play, cooking and eating!!

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