Five Little Monkeys - Felt

Delight in playful storytelling with the Five Little Monkeys Felt Set, a vibrant and interactive resource that brings the beloved rhyme to life. This set includes a tree (39 x 33cm), five mischievous monkeys, and a hungry crocodile, all supplied on a high-quality felt sheet. Ideal for early learners, this resource provides an engaging way to explore traditional rhymes while supporting the development of language, literacy, and early numeracy skills. Children can act out the rhyme by moving monkeys into the tree and snapping them away as the crocodile arrives, reinforcing one-to-one correspondence and subtraction concepts. The repetitive and rhythmic nature of the rhyme aids in memorisation and builds phonological awareness. A perfect classroom tool for independent or guided learning, this set supports rich storytelling experiences while fostering empathy and creativity as children connect with characters and scenarios. Educators can also incorporate the set into themed learning or cross-curricular units exploring jungle animals, counting, or emotions.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops early subtraction and number sequencing skills.
• Strengthens memory through rhyme and repetition.
• Encourages expressive storytelling and oral language development.
• Stimulates imagination and emotional understanding through character play.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a visual prop during group singing of the Five Little Monkeys rhyme.
• Incorporate into maths sessions to visually explore subtraction.
• Create a drama activity where students act out roles of the monkeys and crocodile.
• Pair with a jungle theme for cross-curricular literacy and science learning.

Information:

• Ages: Recommended for 3 years and up
• Includes: Felt tree (39 x 33cm), 5 monkeys, 1 crocodile
• Supplied: On a single felt sheet