5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Bring rhythm, repetition, and playful humor into your early learning environment with Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow, a lively retelling of the classic children’s rhyme.

As the mischievous monkeys ignore Mama’s warning and keep jumping on the bed, one by one they fall off—creating a fun, predictable pattern that young children love to follow.

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early primary learners, this story supports foundational early learning skills:

• Early numeracy – introduces counting down, number recognition, and simple subtraction

• Language & literacy development – repetitive phrasing encourages participation, prediction, and vocabulary building

• Rhythm & phonological awareness – supports sound recognition through rhyme and cadence

• Safety awareness – opens conversations about making safe choices and following directions

• Engagement & movement – ideal for action songs, dramatisation, and interactive storytime

Great for circle time, small-group math activities, movement-based lessons, or music and rhyme units, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a joyful and versatile addition to any early childhood program or childcare centre.