This storytime is based on the book, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow.
Song:
Tune: I'm a Little Teapot
I'm a little monkey. Watch me play, munching on bananas every day.
I have a little friend to play with me.
Watch us climb right up the tree.
MOVEMENT: Itsy Bitsy Monkey The itsy bitsy monkey climbed up a palm tree (pretend to climb up tree) Down came a coconut, and hit him on his knee – OUCH! (“hit” knee with hand, say ouch loudly) Out came a lion shaking his mighty mane (ROAR!) And the itsy bitsy monkey climbed up the tree again (pretend to climb tree, faster this time)
Flannel Board Activity:
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Five 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!” Credit: Childhood
Template to make flannel board pieces can be found on the tool page. This template could also be used to make a peek-a-boo craft.
Material:
Construction paper cut into 2" pieces
Paper roll tube
Glue sticks
Scissors
White printer paper
Glue monkeys on one side. Wrap paper around tube and glue ends together.
Craft
Prep: Print out Monkey template on white cardstock. Option: Cut out tail and monkey pieces to make it easier for parents.
Monkey Popsicle Stick Craft. It can be found on the tool page.
Material:
Popsicle Sticks
Glue Stick
White Cardstock.
Scissors
Instructions:
Color monkey pieces
Cut out
Glue onto Popsicle stick
Recommended Books:
Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett
Where is My Mom? by Julia Donaldson
Monkey Do! by Allan Ahlberg
Ten Naughty Little Monkeys by Suzanne Williams
Curious George by H.A. Rey
or any "counting" books
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