Old McDonald had a...die with different barnyard animals on it! This fun template will put a new spin on the classic children's song by letting the roll of a die determine which verse to sing next. Consider printing the dice on card stock to extend their life span, allowing them to be used year after year.

Additional Tags

barn animal, old mcdonald, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• When singing the song as a class, call on different students to roll the die and identify the next animal Old McDonald had on his farm
• Use the die to develop children's understanding of barn animals, having them give facts about the animals they roll
• Include as a learning center, having learners work in pairs rolling the die and identifying unique characteristics of each barnyard animal

Pros

• Includes clear instructions for assembling the dice

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.K.5.a L.K.5.c L.1.5.a L.1.5.c L.2.5.a