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Five Little Monkeys Instructional VideoFive Little Monkeys Instructional Video
Publisher
ABCMouse
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:11
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2014
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Five Little Monkeys

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What happened after the fifth monkey fell off the bed? Of course he bumped his head! Count backwards as each monkey jumps off the bed in a fun children's song video.

48 Views 14 Downloads

Concepts

numbers, counting backward, counting by 1, counting, monkeys, children's songs

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Practice counting down from five with the class after viewing the video
  • Have learners write numbers one through five forward and backward

Classroom Considerations

  • Use the accompanying lyrics to teach the words to your class
  • Video is best suited for beginning counters
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Reinforces counting backwards from five
  • Cartoon graphics are engaging to youngsters

Cons

  • None

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