Note to Teacher or Parent: You will want to have a maraca and wood block handy for special sound effects!
Lefty and Buckaroo lived in the state of Montana. Can you say Montana? Lefty was a girl pony and Buckaroo was a boy pony. One day there was a rain storm and Lefty and Buckaroo ran into a cave to stay dry. Ready to help me with a rainstorm? (Children get to clap and stomp their feet for a moment until you say "stop!") As Lefty and Buckaroo walked into the cave, they heard a noise. The noise sounded like a baby rattle with the rattle being shaken slowly but getting faster. (Teacher shakes maraca slowly and then faster) What was it? Both ponies then saw a very colorful snake slithering toward them. (Can you help me make a snake noise?) But, after the snake made a hissing noise, it began to talk. The snake said, "Do not be afraid, my friends. I am just a lonely snake who would like some company. I'm so glad you're here!" The three animals became friends and the ponies said they would come back and visit again. Since the rain had stopped, Lefty and Buckaroo said goodbye to their new friend and galloped home. (Teacher plays wood block with mallet)
