Draw the Cow Jumping Over the Moon – Nursery Rhyme Drawing Worksheet

This Draw the Cow Jumping Over the Moon worksheet invites children to bring a much-loved nursery rhyme scene to life through imagination and art. Inspired by Hey Diddle Diddle, this creative drawing activity encourages kids to visualise the famous moment when the cow jumps over the moon and design their own magical version of the scene.

Ideal for early years and primary students, this worksheet supports creativity, storytelling, and fine motor skill development in a fun, low-pressure way.

What’s Inside This Worksheet

• A clear prompt: Draw the Cow Jumping Over the Moon

• A cheerful illustration of a jumping cow to spark ideas

• Large open space for children to draw:

  • The moon and night sky

  • The cow mid-jump with movement details

  • Extra nursery rhyme elements like stars, clouds, or musical instruments

Why This Worksheet Is Great for Kids

• Encourages imagination and creative expression

• Develops fine motor skills through drawing and details

• Supports nursery rhyme comprehension

• Helps children visualise action and sequencing in stories

• Perfect for literacy lessons, rhyme units, and art activities

How to Use This Worksheet

1. Read or sing Hey Diddle Diddle together.

2. Talk about the line where the cow jumps over the moon.

3. Ask children to imagine what the moon looks like in their picture.

4. Let them draw the scene and add fun details.

5. Extension idea: children describe or dictate what happens next in the rhyme.

This cow jumping over the moon drawing worksheet is perfect for classrooms, homeschool learning, early years settings, or quiet creative time. Just print and let kids bring the nursery rhyme to life through art.