Animal Chant
By Dr. Holly
Directions: Say each line of this “partner” poem.
Encourage the children to listen and repeat it
after you. Practice each verse several times.
Add rhythm by clapping, snapping, or tapping to
each syllable.
Write each verse on a poster or use with your
computer. Track each word as you read and
then have the children “echo” it after you.
Make a take
home book
for each child
to practice
reading with
her parents.
Have children
illustrate the
verses and
make a class
book.
I have a cat.
I have a cat.
My cat is fat.
My cat is fat.
My cat wears a hat.
My cat wears a hat.
My cat sees a bat.
My cat sees a bat.
I have a cat.
I have a cat.
MEOW!
I have a pig.
I have a pig.
My pig is big.
My pig is big.
My pig wears a wig.
My pig wears a wig.
My pig likes to jig.
My pig lies to jig.
I have a pig.
I have a pig.
OINK!
I have a dog.
I have a dog.
My dog likes to jog.
My dog lies to jog.
My dog eats like a hog.
My dog eats like a hog.
My dog reads catalogs.
My dog reads catalogs.
I have a dog.
I have a dog.
WOOF! WOOF!
I have a fish.
I have a fish.
My fish goes swish.
My fish goes swish.
My fish makes a wish.
My fish makes a wish.
My fish eats off a dish.
My fish eats off a dish.
I have a fish.
I have a fish.
SWISH! SWISH!
I have a mouse.
I have a mouse.
My mouse lives in a house.
My mouse lives in a house.
My mouse wears a blouse.
My mouse wears a blouse.
My mouse listens to Strauss.
My mouse listens to Strauss.
I have a mouse.
I have a mouse.
SQUEEK! SQUEEK!
I have a bunny.
I have a bunny.
My bunny is funny.
My bunny is funny.
My bunny eats honey.
My bunny eats honey.
My bunny likes it sunny.
My bunny likes it sunny.
I have a bunny.
I have a bunny.
TWITCH! TWITCH!
I have a cow.
I have a cow.
My cow knows how.
My cow knows how.
My cow says, “WOW.”
My cow says, “WOW.”
My cow takes a bow.
My cow takes a bow.
I have a cow.
I have a cow.
MOO! MOO!
I have a bear.
I have a bear.
My bear has hair.
My bear has hair.
My bear plays fair.
My bear plays fair.
My bear wears underwear.
My bear wears underwear.
I have a bear.
I have a bear.
GRRRRRR!