Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree Circle Time Adapted Book
Product Description
Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree Circle Time Adapted Book is a fun, interactive nursery rhyme activity for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, special education, autism classrooms, and speech therapy. This hands-on printable helps students practice counting, number identification, early language skills, repetition, and active participation during circle time, small groups, or literacy centers.
Based on the classic Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree song, this adapted book uses movable pieces, repeated text, and visual supports to keep students engaged while building early math and language skills.
What’s Included:
- Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree adapted book
- Number matching pieces
- Movable Mr. Alligator piece
- Five Little Monkeys icon for your circle time or song choice board
Skills Targeted:
- Counting down from 5
- Number recognition and identification
- Early language development
- Participation in repeated text
- Listening and following directions
- Nursery rhyme sequencing and engagement
- Interactive circle time participation
This Resource Is Great For:
- Circle time
- Small group instruction
- Literacy centers
- Math centers
- Speech therapy sessions
- Special education classrooms
- Preschool and kindergarten routines
Sample Text:
FIVE little monkeys were swinging from a tree,
teasing Mr. Alligator, "YOU CAN'T CATCH ME!"
Along comes Mr. Alligator quiet as can be...
and SNAPS that monkey right out of the tree!
FOUR little monkeys were swinging from a tree,
teasing Mr. Alligator, "YOU CAN'T CATCH ME!"
Along comes Mr. Alligator quiet as can be...
and SNAPS that monkey right out of the tree!
(You get the idea)
Why Teachers Love It:
- Uses a familiar nursery rhyme students enjoy
- Adds hands-on interactive pieces for better engagement
- Supports learners who benefit from visuals, repetition, and predictable text
- Easy to use during circle time, centers, or therapy sessions
- Reinforces both early math and language concepts in a playful, meaningful way
If you are looking for an engaging Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree activity, circle time adapted book, or interactive nursery rhyme resource, this printable is a great addition to your classroom.
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