This is the way we get up early,
(stretching motion)
Get up early, get up early.
This is the way we get up early,
To do our daily chores.
This is the way we milk the cow,
(milking motion)
Milk the cow, milk the cow.
This is the way we milk the cow,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we feed the pigs,
Feed the pigs, feed the pigs.
This is the way we feed the pigs,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we drive the tractor,
Drive the tractor, drive the tractor.
This is the way we drive the tractor,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we shear the sheep,
Shear the sheep, shear the sheep.
This is the way we shear the sheep,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we stack the hay,
Stack the hay, stack the hay.
This is the way we stack the hay,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we gather the eggs,
Gather the eggs, gather the eggs.
This is the way we gather the eggs,
So early on the farm.
This is the way we go to bed,
(yawn and cover your mouth)
Go to bed, go to bed.
This is the way we go to bed,
We're tired from doing our farm chores!
What other chores can you add to this song?
(mowing the hay, sow the seeds, pull the weeds, hoe the field, clean out the stalls)
Farm Chores Fingerplay
Five little farmers woke up with the sun. (hold up hand)
It was early morning and the chores must be done.
The first little farmer went out to milk the cow. (hold up thumb)
The second little farmer thought he'd better plow. (hold up index finger)
The third little farmer cultivated weeds. (hold up middle finger)
The fourth little farmer planted more seed. (hold up fourth finger)
The fifth little farmer drove his tractor 'round. (hold up last finger)
Five little farmers, the best that can be found. (hold up hand)
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