In this lesson, you will learn how to be a caring animal doctor just like Neil! You will discover how to help different baby animals, like a cow, a sheep, a duck, and a mouse, when they need assistance. You will also practice using your imagination to think about what each animal says and how you can help them feel better. By the end of the lesson, you’ll understand the importance of kindness and teamwork in taking care of animals!
Today, Neil is a special animal doctor! He has a busy day because lots of baby animals need his help. Let’s see who he helps first!
The ambulance wheels go round and round, round and round, all through the barn. Neil is ready to help the animals!
Look, there’s a sick cow! Neil says, “Come on, cow, get on the bus!” The cow gets on the ambulance and says, “Moo, moo, moo,” all through the farm.
Next, Neil helps a baby sheep. “Hurry, little sheep, get on the bus!” The sheep says, “Baa, baa, baa,” all through the farm.
The wheels on the ambulance go up and down, up and down, all through the farm. Oh no, Mama Duck fainted! Grace helps her get on the bus. The ducks say, “Quack, quack, quack,” all through the farm.
The bus arrives, but where is the baby mouse? He’s so tiny! Oh no, he fell down! Neil finds him behind the bus. The mouse says, “Squeak, squeak, squeak,” all through the farm.
Neil carefully checks the baby mouse. Oh, it’s a little fracture. Don’t worry, the doctor will bandage you up!
The wheels on the ambulance go round and round, round and round, all through the town. Neil and Grace take all the animals safely to the hospital.
Great job, Neil! The baby cow says “moo,” the baby sheep says “baa,” the baby duck says “quack,” and the baby mouse says “squeak.” Everyone is happy and safe!
Animal Sounds Exploration: Gather the children in a circle and play a game of “Guess the Animal Sound.” Use a small speaker or your phone to play different animal sounds like “moo,” “baa,” “quack,” and “squeak.” Ask the children to guess which animal makes each sound. After guessing, encourage them to mimic the sounds and discuss why animals make these sounds. This activity helps children connect the sounds to the animals Neil helped in the story.
Animal Doctor Role Play: Set up a small play area with stuffed animals and toy medical kits. Encourage the children to take turns being the animal doctor like Neil. They can pretend to help the animals by checking their health and bandaging them up. Ask them questions like, “How would you help a sick cow?” or “What would you do if a baby mouse had a fracture?” This hands-on activity allows children to empathize with the animals and understand the role of a doctor.
Farm Visit Observation: If possible, organize a visit to a local farm or petting zoo. Encourage the children to observe the animals and listen to their sounds. Ask them to notice how the animals move and interact with each other. After the visit, have a discussion about what they observed and how it relates to Neil’s adventure. This real-world experience helps children apply what they’ve learned and see the animals in their natural environment.
