Once upon a time, there were five little monkeys who loved to jump on the bed. They had so much fun bouncing up and down!
Five little monkeys were jumping on the bed. But oh no! One monkey fell off and bumped his head. Mama was worried, so she called the doctor. The doctor said, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Now there were four little monkeys jumping on the bed. One more fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor again, and the doctor said, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”
Then there were 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 were left 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!”
Just one little monkey was 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!”
Now there were no more monkeys jumping on the bed. They learned to be careful and found other fun things to do instead!
Did you know that jumping is a great way to exercise? But it’s important to be safe and listen to grown-ups. What other fun activities can you think of that are safe to do?
Monkey Counting Game: Gather five small toys or objects to represent the monkeys. As you read or listen to the story, remove one “monkey” each time one falls off the bed. Count how many are left each time. This helps practice counting and subtraction in a fun way!
Safe Jumping Activity: Create a safe jumping area using pillows or a soft mat. Encourage the children to jump safely and count how many jumps they can do without falling. Discuss why it’s important to jump in safe places and listen to grown-ups.
Think and Share: Ask the children to think of other fun activities they can do that are safe. Encourage them to share their ideas with the group. This could include dancing, playing with a ball, or drawing. Discuss why these activities are safe and enjoyable.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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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.”
Four 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.”
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 his 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.”
No more monkeys jumping on the bed.
No more monkeys jumping on the bed.
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