Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have fun with a song about five little monkeys. Are you ready to count and sing along?
There are five little monkeys swinging on a tree. They are having fun teasing Mr. Alligator by saying, “You can’t catch me!” But watch out! Here comes Mr. Alligator with his mouth open wide, and snap! One monkey is gone!
Let’s count together: one, two, three, four. Four little monkeys are left swinging on the tree. They keep teasing Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me!” But here comes Mr. Alligator again, mouth open wide, and snap! Another monkey is gone!
Let’s count again: one, two, three. Only three little monkeys are left swinging on the tree. They still tease Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me!” But Mr. Alligator comes back, mouth open wide, and snap! Another monkey is gone!
Let’s count: one, two. Just two little monkeys are left swinging on the tree. They tease Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me!” But here comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide, and snap! Another monkey is gone!
Let’s count: one. Only one little monkey is left swinging on the tree. It teases Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me!” But Mr. Alligator comes back, mouth open wide, and snap! The last monkey is gone!
Great job counting and singing! Remember, it’s just a fun song. See you later, alligator!
Monkey Counting Game: Gather five small stuffed animals or toys to represent the monkeys. Have the children act out the song by placing the toys on a table or a small tree branch. As you sing the song together, remove one toy each time Mr. Alligator snaps. Ask the children to count how many monkeys are left after each verse. This will help them practice subtraction in a fun and interactive way.
Alligator Art Project: Provide the children with paper, crayons, and scissors to create their own alligator and monkey puppets. Encourage them to use their puppets to retell the story of the five little monkeys. Ask them to think about how the monkeys might feel each time one is snapped away and how Mr. Alligator might feel when he catches a monkey. This activity encourages creativity and empathy.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground to observe trees and any animals they might see. Ask them to imagine how many monkeys could fit in the trees they see. Encourage them to count the branches and think about how the monkeys might swing from one to another. This activity helps them connect the song to the real world and practice counting in a natural setting.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hi, wonderful! Today we’re going to sing “Five Little Monkeys.” So get out your five little monkeys!
Five little monkeys swinging on a tree,
Teasing Mr. Alligator, “Can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide,
And snap goes the monkey deep inside.
How many are left?
One, two, three, four.
Four little monkeys swinging on a tree,
Teasing Mr. Alligator, “Can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide,
And snap goes the monkey deep inside.
How many are left?
Only three!
One, two, three.
Three little monkeys swinging on a tree,
Teasing Mr. Alligator, “Can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide,
And snap goes the monkey deep inside.
How many are left?
Only two!
One, two.
Two little monkeys swinging on a tree,
Teasing Mr. Alligator, “Can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide,
And snap goes the monkey deep inside.
How many are left?
Just one!
One little monkey swinging on a tree,
Teasing Mr. Alligator, “Can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, mouth open wide,
And snap goes the monkey deep inside.
Great job! See you later, alligator!
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This version maintains the playful tone while ensuring clarity and readability.
