All is quiet on the ranch as the animals settle in for a peaceful night sleep, until… Clem the dog starts barking up a storm! You see, Clem spots the harvest moon, big and bright up in the sky. It's a fiery orange color like Clem's never seen before. “Moon's on fire! Moon's on fire! Could be dire!” he yelps as he hurries to warn his friends of him. Now the whole ranch is up and about—the animals running around and the cowboy and cowgirl trying to calm them down. Sing along with this instant favorite, as a silly dog causes a ruckus all over the ranch! The Texas Tenors are back, with this toe-tapping sequel to the much-loved hit Ruckus on the Ranch. But be careful, this fun and catchy tune might just be stuck in your head for days!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching the video, you learned that the moon is not actually on fire, it's just a bright and beautiful harvest moon. The animals on the ranch got scared, but the cowboy and cowgirl assured them that everything is okay.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
Todo activities for a parent to engage their 4-year-old after watching the video "Moon's on Fire": 1. Sing a cowboy lullaby with your child before bedtime, just like the cowboy and cowgirl in the video. 2. Pretend to be different animals from the ranch and act out the scenes from the video together. 3. Encourage your child to use their imagination and come up with their own story about the moon being on fire. 4. Have a nighttime picnic outside and try to spot the moon while discussing why it's not actually on fire.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Moon's on Fire Adventure" Instructions: Pretend to be the cowboy/cowgirl and guide your child through a ranch adventure. Start by saying goodnight to Wyatt and Ruby like in the video. Then, tiptoe around the room, pretending to walk past different animals sleeping. Suddenly, act surprised and say, "Uh-oh, the moon's on fire! We need to warn everyone!" Encourage your child to imitate the animals waking up and running around the room. Finally, calm the animals down and sing a lullaby to put them back to sleep.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Sometimes things may seem scary or dangerous, but it's important to stay calm and not overreact. Trust the people around you and listen to their advice before jumping to conclusions."
