6 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is now available through
Teachers Pay Teachers.
This title is available in several interactive formats:
- an Animated Step-by-Step Digital Resource (Regular, PCS, SymbolStix)
- a PCS Vest Display worn by the Facilitator on a velcro-receptive vest or apron
The monkeys are velcroed to a clear plastic rectangle that pivots on a brass fastener to simulate jumping. When a monkey falls out of bed, the monkey is flipped to reveal its sad face. Students can share the task of adding the time dependent repetitive line, “Ow!” (programmed into a single message device such as the BIGmac from AbleNet).
The numbers are detachable allowing you to work on number recognition. “ How many monkeys are left? (child chooses from a field of two numbers presented on a velcro-receptive surface such as indoor-outdoor carpet).
With time, the Facilitator can assign each monkey to a
student when it is removed from the display. This creates a functional, differentiated
task that can be conducted at the end of the activity. “Monkey Number 3, where are you? “ Who has the monkey dressed in pink?
“ Who has monkey ‘5-1’? “Who has
monkey ‘3 + 1’?
After conducting the chant in the traditional way for
several sittings, surprise your students
by introducing a variation of the chant (6 Little Kiddies Jumping on the Bed)
that includes their photo faces. A back-to-back HIS/HER symbol is now added (velcroes over the ITS) allowing you to
work on possessive pronouns!
Have fun with those rambunctious monkeys!
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