Five Little Monkeys Song
Building Listening, Language and Vocabulary
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 0: Foundation for LiteracyStage 1: Beginning Literacy
Ages:
3-6
Grade Range:
PreK KFood Groups:
Primary: Oral Language Secondary: Motivation for Literacy
Transcript
Teacher and Students: Five little monkeys swinging from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, cant catch me, along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and he snatched the monkey right out of the tree. Three little little monkeys swinging from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, cant catch me, along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and he snatched a monkey right out of the tree. One little monkey swinging from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, cant catch me, along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and he snatched a monkey right out of the tree. Missed me, missed me, now you gotta kiss me.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Five Little Monkeys Song: Building Listening, Language and Vocabulary is to develop oral language skills by using a countdown song about monkeys. The teacher and students sit together in a circle and sing while moving their hands to the song.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- If you feel like your group could use a little more energy, invite them to stand and move their whole body to the song. - Pairing songs with actions is a fun and engaging way to teach students oral language skills without having to worry about keeping them still on the carpet for long periods of time.
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