Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
POSTED BY CHINYERE OHADOMA
Title: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Author and Illustrator: Eileen Christelow
Recommended Grade Level: Preschool - K
Common Core Standards Addressed:
CCSS. Math. Content. 3. NF.A.1: How to decompose and compose numbers from 0-5 by using
countings and drawings to recall each decomposition and composition.
countings and drawings to recall each decomposition and composition.
CCSS. Math. Content. 4. NF.A: Subtracting of numbers and finding the next number
in a sequence using counting.
in a sequence using counting.
Summary: Five Little Monkeys is a fun, amusing story about the bedroom rituals of
five monkeys and their mother. The monkeys diligently complete ordinary bedtime tasks
such as brushing their teeth, taking a bath, and putting on their pajamas. At this point,
one may be led to believe that the “obedient” monkeys are ready to go to sleep, but these
five little monkeys have plans on their own. As their mother shuts their bedroom door, the
silly monkeys start jumping on their bed. One monkey falls down and bumps his head.
Their mother is forced to call the doctor who instructs the monkeys, “No more monkeys
jumping on the bed,” but the remaining monkeys don’t listen to the doctor. The tale
repeats itself as the number of monkeys left in bed decreases. Before you know it, all five
monkeys are hurt and finally decide to settle down. Now, their mother can finally go to sleep.
five monkeys and their mother. The monkeys diligently complete ordinary bedtime tasks
such as brushing their teeth, taking a bath, and putting on their pajamas. At this point,
one may be led to believe that the “obedient” monkeys are ready to go to sleep, but these
five little monkeys have plans on their own. As their mother shuts their bedroom door, the
silly monkeys start jumping on their bed. One monkey falls down and bumps his head.
Their mother is forced to call the doctor who instructs the monkeys, “No more monkeys
jumping on the bed,” but the remaining monkeys don’t listen to the doctor. The tale
repeats itself as the number of monkeys left in bed decreases. Before you know it, all five
monkeys are hurt and finally decide to settle down. Now, their mother can finally go to sleep.
Rating: This is a very good book. Not only is it very engaging, but it is a book to read
during family bedtime. Families can talk about their own bedtime rituals. Finally, it is
a way of introducing numbers in sequence during bedtime with families. This book can
be used in so many ways to teach young kids.
during family bedtime. Families can talk about their own bedtime rituals. Finally, it is
a way of introducing numbers in sequence during bedtime with families. This book can
be used in so many ways to teach young kids.
Classroom Ideas: This book can be used in teaching young kids mathematical concepts
such as sequencing and subtracting of numbers. This story demonstrates the
relationship between decomposing and composing of numbers. Students can use
it to count, add, subtract, and compare numbers. By using this book, teachers can
introduce nursery rhymes to young kids.
such as sequencing and subtracting of numbers. This story demonstrates the
relationship between decomposing and composing of numbers. Students can use
it to count, add, subtract, and compare numbers. By using this book, teachers can
introduce nursery rhymes to young kids.
Five Little Monkeys is a great book to engage young ones in math. They sing along while they learn number concepts like to counting down 5,4,3,2 and 1.
ReplyDeleteFive little monkeys is a fun story that keeps children engaged and motivated through music and using daily routines in which they can relate to. I believe that this is a great way to connect math into their life.
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