🎬 Watch the music video on YouTube:
🎧 Listen to the full album “Songs from Kids for Kids” on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5fZLG5tpL96yeFkWVQ98VS?si=dqdzHB_zQbO7Rv3zeoBenA
Why “Five Little Monkeys” Is So Much More Than a Song
To adults, it might seem like a simple rhyme—but to children, Five Little Monkeys is a world of imagination and learning. Every jump, every clap, and every cheerful “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” is a chance to build coordination, rhythm, counting skills, and memory.
At FireFly Forest School, this song is one of the biggest hits during Circle Time and Summer Camp. The moment we start strumming the first chords, the room turns into a playful jungle full of monkeys jumping with laughter (and occasionally, a teacher pretending to be the doctor 👩⚕️).
Learning Through Music and Play
Here’s why we love using Five Little Monkeys as part of our music and movement activities:
- 🐒 It makes learning numbers fun. Counting backward helps children practice early math naturally through rhythm.
- 🎵 It builds memory and sequencing skills. Repetition helps kids anticipate what comes next—and sing along with confidence.
- 💛 It promotes movement and coordination. Jumping, clapping, and acting out the story turns learning into play.
- 🌿 It creates community. Kids love watching their friends act as monkeys, doctors, and parents—it’s shared joy at its best!
Monkey Business That Teaches Big Lessons
“Five Little Monkeys” reminds us that fun and education belong together. Songs like these nurture imagination, confidence, and connection—the foundation of what we do every day at FireFly Forest School.
So next time your child is bouncing around the living room, join them! Sing along, laugh together, and remember: even a jumping monkey can teach something beautiful.
More Songs from FireFly Forest School
- 🎶 Shake Shake Shake Stop! – A playful rhythm and movement favorite: Watch on YouTube
- 🌞 Good Morning – Start your day with smiles: Watch on YouTube
- 🐄 Old McDonald Had a Farm – Sing and learn with animal friends: Watch on YouTube
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