FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS: FINGER PUPPETS. PLEASE, LEAVE FEEDBACK!

This is one of my favourite songs and kids want to sing it almost every lesson. Last year, I made a set of finger puppets using wool and a glove but they weren't very resistant ( they are now eyeless, tummyless and earless.) So, I decided to make a new set with felt and this is the result of an afternoon's work:

I'm not the best at sewing, but I've successfully made the whole set. Have a look at the poor monkey below!!

I think I won't use the small finger crocodile as it can't SNAP! the monkeys. So, I'll be using my long-trusted silicon pot holder instead.

SUPPLIES:

• Templates ( I drew them myself)
• Felt
• googly eyes
• Scissors
• Fabric glue (for the eyes)
• a needle
• some thread

Here is your rhyme:

Five little monkeys sitting in a tree,

Along comes Mr. Crocodile as hungry as can be,

"Hello, Mr. Crocodile, you can't catch me, you can't catch me!"

"SNAP!"

Repeat with:

Four little monkeys...

Three little monkeys...

Two little monkeys...

One little monkey...

I hope you find it useful. Please, leave feedback!!! I very much appreciate your comments.

SUMMER CRAFTS (PRIMARY AND YOUNG LEARNERS)

I've recently discovered KIWICRATE and it has turned out to be one of my favourite sites when looking for imaginative crafts. Actually, KIWICRATE is an art and craft kit for kids that is delivered to you every month. I haven't tried it yet, but they have a DIY section with tons of great ideas that I've been using over the  past few weeks. These are some pics of my students' finished projects:

CARDBOARD TUBE OCTOPUS

PIPE CLEANER CROWN

JELLYFISH IN A BOTTLE

It may be worth to have a peek at KIWICRATE if you like integrating arts and crafts into your lessons. This way you can create  activities and lessons that your students will just love!