Holly Berry

SUMMARY
The story was about Old MacDonaldand and his farm of animals. The storyline follows the song that all little children ehjoy singing. As the story unfolds it starts with an animal and the sound it makes. He has animals ranging from a cat to donkey. All the animals are having a great time with Old MacDonald.
PERSONAL REACTION
I enjoyed the book however it has become tiresome to me because my kids have always liked to sing it and the kids that I have observed in my field observations also show more loved this song. It's a great but it's alittle too old for me.Im glad that the words can be changed but still keep the same tune for those who enjoy the song. I liked how the illustrator captured all the characters having fun and playing their instruments.
CLASSROOM EXTENSION IDEAS
1. I would use this book if we were talking about farm animals amd the sounds they make.
2.This book would be great for circle time and the students can use their hands and feet to keep up with the rhythm.
3.I would use this for a lesson plan on farmers and their duties to the animals. show less

Old Macdonald is a story that goes through the farm and tells what sound each animal on the farm makes. This is a popular song as well.

This is a classic story and I love reading this book or singing the song because when you sound out the animal sounds the children’s faces light up with excitement and joy.

This is an excellent introduction to farm life and some animals that can be found on the farm. Also, you could use this for animal sounds as well as use this as an introduction to show more discuss what chores have to be done on the farms. show less

Summary:
Just the same old song we have sang with our children. This book is uniquely illustrated, fun, and EIEIO!

Personal Reactions:
Love, love, love this book! The illustrations were a great amusement to my children, with all of the music and animal sounds and just plain craziness.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. This book would be great to introduce or enforce musical, lyrical, instrument, dance, motion, and can be used as a powerful brain break.

2. The way that this book is illustrated, you can show more just see and show what the animals are and sound like. Make this into a game or a game show using the Old McDonalds' theme and song to make it more lively. show less

Summary: A traditional literature story about a farmer named Old MacDonald. This lyrical story is often sung with various animals making their barnyard noises.

Personal reaction: I have heard this song ever since I was a toddler. The pictures are an extension of the text, and they provide a great view of how I imagined in my head.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
A. I would have each student draw their favorite animal. We would talk about the animal and the different sounds it made and add on to show more "Old MacDonald's farm".
B. I could pull up an actual barn on the internet, and the students could virtually take a tour of a barn. show less