Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Bring music, movement, and animal exploration into your early learning environment with Old MacDonald Had a Farm, a classic children’s song often adapted into vibrant picture books.

With its playful repetition and familiar “E-I-E-I-O,” this timeless favourite encourages children to sing along while learning about farm animals and the unique sounds they make.

Perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, this engaging story-song supports a wide range of early learning skills:

• Language development – repetition and predictable phrasing boost vocabulary, memory, and participation

• Phonological awareness – animal sounds help children practice listening and sound-making

• Music & movement – ideal for action songs, dance, and interactive circle time

• Animal recognition – introduces children to common farm animals in a fun, engaging way

• Social participation – group singing builds confidence, turn-taking, and cooperative play

Great for circle time, music lessons, dramatic play setups, and farm-themed curriculum, Old MacDonald Had a Farm is an essential resource in early childhood programs that want to blend literacy, music, and joyful learning.