Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed | Counting Song Props for Pre-K ECSE
Product Description
Bring energy, excitement and FUN to your math circle time with this interactive set of music and movement props for FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED. Perfect for Pre-K, ECSE, and early childhood classrooms, these props help children actively participate in the classic counting song while practicing numbers 1–10.
How It Works:
Each student holds a numbered monkey or related prop and listens for their number in the song. When it’s their turn, they hold up their monkey high as the group sings along. At the same time, the teacher uses the included anchor chart to point to each number in order, modeling one-to-one correspondence while leading the fun
Why this resource is effective for ECSE/Pre-K:
Movement and music make math concepts come alive for young learners. These props support students with special needs, language delays, or attention challenges by providing visuals, kinesthetic learning, and structured participation. They build early number sense, sequencing, and listening comprehension — all while letting children jump, sing, and laugh.
(My class loves this song!)
This resource includes:
- Monkey props for each number in the song
- Anchor chart with numbers for teacher-led modeling
(Song not included; works perfectly with traditional “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” versions. I use the version by LahLah.)
If your students enjoy this activity, there are many more in my collection. Please see my interactive storytelling props here:
