Five Cheeky Monkeys - Counting- Piccolo Music - Official Music Partner World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024

Welcome to Piccolo Music! "Five Cheeky Monkeys," a fun and educational Jungle Adventure for babies, toddlers and children up to age 5. This popular original rhyme, frequently used in music classes, offers children the opportunity to act out a fun story set in the jungle while learning important musical concepts.

The song's spoken words create a vivid story, taking children on an imaginative journey through the jungle. As they listen and act out the story, kids can imagine themselves in the jungle, looking for playful monkeys and exploring a world filled with adventure. Children are also encouraged to participate by doing different actions such as walking, hopping, stomping, creeping, jumping, and dancing.

Numeracy: The song enhances numeracy skills by encouraging children to count down from five to zero as the monkeys disappear, reinforcing number recognition and sequencing in a fun and interactive way. In the video, children also get the chance to count the monkeys and spot them as they appear.

Dynamics:Through the song, children learn about dynamics, exploring the difference between loud and soft sounds as they imitate monkey movements and jungle sounds.

Tempo: The song introduces variations in tempo, allowing kids to experience the excitement of fast-paced jumping and the calmness of slower movements, such as creeping and sitting.

Rhythm: By clapping or stomping along with the beat, children can practice maintaining a steady rhythm, an essential skill in music and dance.

Beat:The repetition and structure of the song provide an opportunity for children to feel and follow the beat, enhancing their sense of timing and coordination.

(Spoken words in " ")
“Let’s go exploring”

Walking through the jungle past a mango tree
Five cheeky monkeys are giggling at me
"Look what’s that? It’s a monkey!"
One little monkey tumbles to the ground
Now there’s 1, 2, 3,
4 cheeky monkeys dancing all around

"This is fun. Hey let’s jump"
Jumping through the jungle past a mango tree
Four cheeky monkeys are giggling at me
"Look there’s one over there."
One little monkey tumbles to the ground
"Oo. Look out! Ouch!"
Now there’s 1, 2,
3 cheeky monkeys dancing all around

"Who can hop?"
Hopping through the jungle past a mango tree
Three cheeky monkeys are giggling at me
"There’s another one over there. Can you see it?"
One little monkey tumbles to the ground
"Oh no! Not again."
Now there’s 1,
2 cheeky monkeys dancing all around

"Can we dance with you? Oo. Stomping. Stomp. Stomp."
Stomping through the jungle past a mango tree
Two cheeky monkeys are giggling at me
"Can you see one there?"
One little monkey tumbles to the ground
"Oo. That’s going to hurt!"
Now there’s one cheeky monkey dancing all around

"Are you dancing too? Ssshhh."
Creeping through the jungle past a mango tree
"I can’t see anyone"
One cheeky monkey is giggling at me
"Boo?"
That little monkey tumbles to the ground
"Oo. No. Did that hurt?"
Leaving no cheeky monkeys dancing all around

"They’ve all gone. Where have they gone? Let’s sit down and then see if they come back."
Sitting in the jungle by the mango tree
Looking for some monkeys to come and play with me
"I can’t see any. Can you?"
I hear a little rustle behind me on the ground.
"Oo. Is that one there? What’s that? Is it a monkey? It is."
And see 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 cheeky monkeys jumping all around
"There they are. Hey let’s jump with them."

Engages Imagination:The playful story and spoken words encourage children to use their imagination, visualising a jungle adventure.

Interactive Play:Acting out the song's actions, like jumping and creeping, promotes physical activity and coordination.

Social Skills:Singing and acting together help children develop social skills and build friendships through shared experiences.

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