Five Little Monkeys

Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2007, 9:40 am

Learn why it's never a good idea to allow monkeys to jump on a bed— all while helping to improve your child's early literacy skills.

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
Bounce or jump
One fell off and bumped his head.
Hold up one finger and then put your hand on your head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
Put your hand up to your ear like it is a phone
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"
Point and shake finger

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped her head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped her head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

One little monkey jumping on the bed,
He fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Help your child be ready to read by practicing early literacy skills.

You can help by:

• Giving your child props (things found around the house) to help him or her retell stories or songs.
• Having your child act out with his or her whole body a story or song.

Activities for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers:

• Help your child retell this song by giving him or her props like paper or felt monkeys or stuffed animals.

Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers:

• Read stories based on this song. Eileen Christelow has many to choose from.
• Check out other versions of this song. Hap Palmer has a fun version on his CD So Big: Activity Songs for Little Ones. Talk to your child about the differences between the two songs.

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