FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS

Five Little Monkeys - Fingerplay

Finger Play:

1. Start with 5 fingers: 

Hold up 5 fingers to represent the 5 little monkeys.

2. Jumping on the bed:

 Wiggle your fingers to mimic the monkeys jumping on the bed.

3. One fell off: 

Fold down 1 finger to represent the monkey that fell off.

4. Mama called the doctor: 

Make a calling motion with your hand.

5. Repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1: 

Continue the finger play, folding down 1 finger at a time, until all the monkeys have fallen off.

Song:
(Sing to the tune of "Five Little Monkeys")

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!"

Tips and Variations:

1. Use props: 

Use monkey props or pictures to enhance the finger-play experience.

2. Create a story: 

Encourage children to create their own story using finger play as a starting point.

3. Act it out: 

Act out the song with the children, using gestures and movements to mimic the monkeys' actions.