Whoa, horses Ruby and Wyatt are running wild on the ranch and they're causing quite a ruckus! All the farm animals even join in the chase. The cowboy and cowgirl are running and shouting “Hey hey!” Then suddenly, all the hustle and bustle stops. They all decide they're plum tuckered out and stop to take a nap. Until… “WHOA RUBY, WHOA WYATT!” They're at it again! Sing along with this toe-tapping wild west romp, sung by world famous The Texas Tenors. But, y'all watch out! This silly catchy tune will have little buckaroos singing and dancing and a-runnin' and a-shoutin' “Hey hey!”
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Yee-haw! It's important to stay calm when horses run wild, 'cos that's the way to make sure nobody gets hurt.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Sing and dance with your child to the chorus of "Hey hey!" - Encourage your child to act out the story of Ruckus on the Ranch with you - Help your child draw a picture of their favorite characters from the song - Make up a short skit with your child that's based on the story of Ruckus on the Ranch
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name: Ruckus Round-Up Instructions: Gather your your child and some farm animal toys, then you'll be ready to play! Have your child act as the cowboy and cowgirl while you play the part of the horses, Ruby and Wyatt. Start running, shouting "Hey hey!" every few seconds. When your child stops, pretend you're all tuckered out and take a nap. But watch out! They may start running again and you'll need to shout "Whoa Ruby, whoa Wyatt!" before you can start running again. Have fun singing and dancing along to The Texas Tenors!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Listen to others, work together, and find a way to share a common goal - your child!
