Song Writing: Animal Care

Activity Description: Using a familiar tune, youth create and perform their own animal care movement song to perform.

Items Needed:

Pen and paper for notes
(Optional) Music player
(Optional) Upbeat background music

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–40 min):

Select animal care actions to turn into movements. (5–10 min).
- Review care tasks like feeding, brushing, and walking an animal.
- Have everyone practice a simple motion for each task, such as pretending to scoop food or brush fur.
Put the movements to a familiar melody. (10–20 min).
- Introduce a simple tune like “This Is the Way” or “If You’re Happy and You Know It”. Combine the chosen movements with the song rhythm.
- Create new words to the tune that match the actions they created.
Perform the completed animal care song and dance. (5–10 min).
- Stand in a circle with enough space for movement in front of an audience.
- Sing and dance through the created verses from start to finish.

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Published on May 15, 2026. Author:

Tia Kennard

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Takahama, Valerie, et al. How to Guide Girl Scout Daisies through 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010. p. 76.