Monkey Mitts and Storytelling Aids

Story Telling Set

This set includes 1 Storytelling Board, all 10 props and all 9 of the suggested character sets.

List of Character Sets and Props:

Funny Dinosaurs - Dinosuar Park
Bingo Dogs - Bingo Dog House
Five Little Pumkins - Pumkin Fence
Five Speckled Frogs - Frog Log
Five Little Ducks - Duck Pond
Turtle Who Lived In A Box - Turtle Box
Tiny Tim The Turtle - Turtle Tub
Old MacDonald - Old MacDonald's Barn
Five Little Monkeys - Monkey Tree & Bed

#NSM305 Story Telling Board Prop Set $110.00

Monkey Mitt

Monkey Mitt is a cuddly, synthetic fur mitt that fits either hand on any adult. Velcro tabs on each finger hold the characters in place during the activity and allow you to easily remove or place them as the story dictates. A double-sided mitt is also available with Velcro on both side of each finger for use with character sets which contain more than 5 pieces. Mitt and character sets sold separately.

#MM200 Single Sided Mitt $8.95

#MM201 Double Sided Mitt $9.95

Story Telling Board (without props)

Storytelling board is a lightweight (6oz) durable backdrop for story time. The velcroed character sets cling to the surface of the board. Top – Blue. Bottom – Green. Strap on back to hold for storytelling.

#MM302 Story Telling Board $12.95

The Storytelling Apron

This apron is specifically designed for use with the entire Monkey Mitt Character Set line. The multicolored geometric shapes will hold up to six sets, as well as, aid in teaching colors and shapes. Made from bright durable fabric, the Storytelling Apron has 3 large pockets which can carry the Monkey Mitt and the rhymes or stories to be used.

#MM800 Storytelling Apron $20.00

Monkey Mitt Songs and Chants CD

Now your children can listen while they watch the stories in action! Songs and chants go with almost every set of Mitt characters. Songs/chants include: B-I-N-G-O, My Rooster, Eensy Weensy Spider, 5 Speckled Frogs, Little Turtle, Old MacDonald, 5 Little Ducks, Five Fat Turkeys, Tiny Tim Turtle, Old Lady who Swallowed A fly, Christmas, 3 Blind Mice, Monkeys & Mr. Alligator, 5 Little Bears, 5 Dinosaurs, 5 Little Owls, Strangers, Five Little Senses, Meet The Shapes. Elephants. 29 songs and chants.

#MM585 CD $13.00

Monkey Mitt Rhymes Book

Book contains most of the rhymes and songs that accompany the Monkey Mitt Character Sets.

Great chants and finger plays to use with or without props.

#NSM250 Book $6.50

5 Little Monkeys Props: Bed and Tree Set

Here is a bed for those little monkeys to jump on and a tree from which they can swing while they’re teasing Mr. Alligator!

#MM303 Bed/Tree $4.00

#MM303A Bed $2.50

#MM303B Tree $2.50

5 Little Monkeys / Lyrics included

The Words to the Rhyme: Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor, And the doctor said, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” (Substitute 4, 3, 2, and 1 in place of 5 in each verse) More Words to the Rhyme: Five little monkeys sitting in a tree teasing Mr. Alligator Can't catch me, can't catch me! Then along came Mr. Alligator Quiet as can be SNAP! Right off the tree! (Substitute 4, 3, 2, and 1 in place of 5 in each verse).

#MM116 Monkeys $8.95

Mr. Alligator & Five Little Monkeys

Lyrics included.

#MM405 Alligator/Monkeys $18.00

Mr. Alligator Puppet

Our Mr. Alligator hand puppet is guaranteed to delight your class as he snaps up the monkeys. Soft and Furry!!

Mr. Alligator-Senior (12” long) Lyrics included.
Mr. Alligator-Junior (9” child size) Lyrics included.

#MM400 12” Alligator $10.95

#MM401 7” Alligator $7.95

Eensy Weensy Spider Hand Puppet

Your fingers become the fury legs of this whimsical little creature. Beady eyes and a hump back create excitement as spider goes up and down the “water spout” while everyone sings along. Lyrics included.

#MM403 Spider Puppet $9.95

5 Eensy Weensy Spiders

Eensy Weensy Spider / Lyrics included.

#MM128 5/Spiders $8.95

Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

10-piece set with double sided mitt. Also available without mitt. Lyrics included.

#MM501 Old Lady Set w/Mitt $21.95

#MM503 Old Lady Set w/o Mitt $14.95

3 Little Pigs Set

7-piece set / Words Included.

#MM505 3/Pigs-set $10.95

3 Billy Goats Gruff

Words Included.

#MM135 3/Billy Goats Gruff $8.95

Five Little Ducks

Lyrics Included.

#MM107 5 Ducks $8.95

Duck Pond

Duck Pond.

#MM304E Duck Pond $2.50

Old McDonald Had A Farm

Lyrics Included.

#MM118 McDonald $8.95

Old McDonald Barn

Old McDonald Barn.

#MM304H McDonald Barn $2.50

Bingo Dog With Letters / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Song:
There was a farmer who had a dog
And Bingo was his name-o.
B-I-N-G-O; B-I-N-G-O; B-I-N-G-O
And Bingo was his name-o.

Activity Suggestion: As you sing other verses take away one letter for each verse and clap or bark instead of saying the missing letter until all are gone.

#MM104 Bingo $8.95

Bingo Dog House

Bingo Dog House.

#MM304B Bingo House $2.50

5 Speckled Frogs / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Song: Five little speckled frogs. Sitting on a speckled log, Eating some most delicious bugs, “Yum! Yum!” One jumped into the pool, Where it was nice and cool, Now there are just four speckled frogs, “Glub! Glub!” (Substitute Four, Three, Two and One in place of Five to finish each verse).

#MM110 5 Frogs $8.95

Frog Log

Frog Log.

#MM304D Frog Log $2.50

Funny Dinosaurs / With Lyrics

The Words to the Rhyme:
5 fat funny dinosaurs letting out a roar
1 went away, and then there were four.
4 fat funny dinosaurs munching on a tree
1 went away, and then there were three.
3 fat funny dinosaurs didn't know what to do
1 went away, and then there were two.
2 fat funny dinosaurs having lots of fun
1 went away, and then there was one.
1 fat funny dinosaur afraid to be a hero
He went away, and then there was zero!

Activity Suggestion: Sing to the tune, “I'm a Little Teapot.”

#MM106 Dinosaurs $8.95

Dinosaur Park Prop

Dinosaur Park Prop

#MM304A Dino Park $2.50

Turtle Who Lived In A Box / Words Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
There was a little turtle, And he lived in a box.
He swam in the puddles,
And he climbed on the rocks.
He snapped at a mosquito, He snapped at a bee,
He snapped at a minnow, And he snapped at me!
He caught the mosquito, He caught the bee,
He caught the minnow,
BUT. . . he didn't catch ME!

Activity Suggestion: Have the children decorate shoeboxes for the little turtle to live in.

#MM126 Turtle/Box $8.95

Turtle In The Box Prop

Turtle In The Box Prop.

#MM304F Turtle/Prop $2.50

Tiny Tim Turtle Story

Words Included.

#MM125 Tiny Tim $8.95

Turtle Tub Prop

Turtle Tub Prop

#MM304G Turtle Tub $2.50

Storytelling Board Printed Props

These colorful props are designed for the use with the Monkey Tales Story Board and will provide you with new and exciting ways to teach when used in conjunction with the character sets. The props are printed on gloss coated thick paper stock and attach to the board with their Velcro backing.They are available separately or as a set of 8 pieces. Bingo, Barn, Log, Pond, Dinosaur Park, Turtle Tub, Turtle in a Box, Pumpkin Fence.

#MM304 8/Props $16.95

Single Pieces:

#MM303 Bed & Tree Set $4.50

#MM303A Monkey Bed $2.50

#MM303B Monkey Tree $2.50

#MM304A Dinosaur Park $2.50

#MM304B Bingo $2.50

#MM304C Pumpkin Fence $2.50

#MM304D Frog Log $2.50

#MM304E Duck Pond $2.50

#MM304F Turtle In The Box $2.50

#MM304G Turtle Tub $2.50

#MM304H Old McDonald Barn $2.50

5 Little Piggies / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy stayed home.
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none.
This little piggy cried wee-wee-wee-wee
all the way home.

Have the children pick each pig from the mitt as you say the rhyme.

#MM129 5 Piggies $8.95

Number Bears / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five little bears dancing on the floor,
One fell down and then there were four.
Four little bears climbing up a tree,
One found a beehive and then there were three.
Three little bears wondering what to do,
One went for a swim and then there were two.
Two little bears looking for some fun,
One chased a rabbit and then there was one.
One little bear missing all his brothers
Wished upon a star and ran home to Mother.

Activity Suggestion: Have children count bear numbers back 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1. Then sing “5 Little Bears Jumping on the Bed” using BEAR in place of MONKEY.

#MM103 5 Bears $8.95

Basic Shape Bees / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
This little fellow is a square,
Four-sided and a bore.
His neighbor is a circle,
Who rolls on the floor.
Next to her sits triangle,
Who has a pointed head,
And rectangle, who has four sides,
Two long, two short instead.
Last we have a diamond,
The shape who loves baseball.
So we have five basic shapes,
Who came to meet you all.

Activity Suggestion: Give each child a shape from the mitt and ask the child to match the shape to an item in the room. Be sure all five shapes are somewhere in the room.

#MM103A Shape Bees $8.95

Honey Bees / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Here is the beehive
But where are the bees?
(Make a fist with mitt)
They're all hidden away where nobody sees.
Here they come, Creeping out of their hive,
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 Buzz! Buzz!

Activity Suggestion: Name five things like book, window, curtain, wall, door, etc. The children
will take a bee off the mitt and buzz to the book, window, etc.

#MM111 Honey Bees $8.95

Basic Color Seals / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
A seal often plays ball with his nose;
Bright blue is the color this one chose.
This one has a ball that is yellow,
But orange pleases this young fellow.
This seal balances a big green ball,
And this one's red ball is last of all.

Activity Suggestion: Give five children one seal each. Ask them to bring back an item in the room that is the same color as the ball their seal is holding.

#MM101 Color Seals $8.95

Goldilocks

Words Included.

#MM132 Goldilocks $8.95

Little Red Hen

Words Included.

#MM131 Red Hen $8.95

Little Red Riding Hood

Words Included.

#MM115 Red Riding Hood $8.95

5 Little Snowmen / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five little snowmen fat, each with a funny hat.
Out came the sun and melted one,
what a sad thing was that!
Four little snowmen fat... Three little snowmen fat...
Two little snowmen fat...
One little snowman fat. One with a funny hat
Out came the sun and melted him.
What a sad thing was that

Activity Suggestion: Ask the children if they've seen snow. What makes snow? What does the third line of the verse mean? Afterwards, the children can make their own snowmen using cotton balls.

#MM122 Snowmen $8.95

5 Firefighters

Lyrics Included.

#MM133 Firefighters $8.95

Panda Bears / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, turn around,
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, touch the ground.
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, way up high,
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, wave good-bye. Good-bye!

Activity Suggestion: As the first child receives Panda Bear he/she turns around. As the second child receives Panda Bear he/she will touch the ground, etc.

#MM134 Panda Bears $8.95

Little White Duck

Activities Included.

#MM136 White Duck $8.95

Kangaroos / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Australia is the home of Kangaroos,
Who jump very high whenever they choose.
With silky, soft fur, but skin that is tough,
They feed on green leaves “till they've had enough.
Mama and Grandma have a pouch outside,
A very good place for babies to hide!
The babies hop out if the day is fair.
But it's winter here when it's summer there.
If you ever went to visit the zoo,
Did you happen to see a Kangaroo?

Activity Suggestion: Using a globe, point out the United States and Australia.

#MM113 Kangaroos $8.95

Strangers

Activity Included.

#MM123 Strangers $8.95

Humpty Dumpty / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men
couldn’t put Humpty together again.

Activity Suggestion: Have the children identify the five characters. Ask them how they can tell who is the king? Also, try singing the words to the tune of “This Old Man.”

#MM112 Humpty Dumpty $8.95

Emergency 911 / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
This little boy/girl knows what to do
To call a helpful friend.
Dial 911—that's the operator,
Who knows just who to send.
They can send a paramedic
If someone is sick. . . Dial 911
They can send a firefighter, Oh so quick. . . Dial 911
They can send the police To help you too! Dial 911
So remember who's a friend to you Dial 911.

Activity Suggestion: Using an old or unplugged phone, have the children practice dialing 911 for emergency. Discuss what true emergencies are.

#MM130 Emergency $8.95

Circus Elephants / Lyrics Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five strange-colored elephants, pink, in fact,
All got together for a circus act.
The first pink elephant stood on his head,
The second one did a hand stand instead.
The third one performed a cartwheel with grace,
The fourth rolled over, a smile on his face.
The fifth pink elephant sat on a chair,
Clapping his hands, his trunk high in the air!

Activity Suggestion: Using paint, lipstick or sticker on each child's nose, they can pretend to be circus clowns.

#MM105 Circus Elephants $8.95

Elephants

Elephants.

#MM108 Elephants $8.95

3 Little Kittens / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Three little kittens, they lost their mittens
And they began to cry,
“Oh, Mummy dear! Oh, Daddy dear!
We sadly fear, we have lost our mittens.”
“What? Lost your mittens? You naughty kittens!
Then you shall have no pie!” Meow, Meow, Meow.
The three little kittens found their mittens,
And they began to cry,
“Oh, Mummy dear! Oh, Daddy dear!
See here, see here, Our mittens we have found!”
“What, Found your mittens? You good little kittens!
Then you shall have some pie!” Purr, Purr, Purr.

Activity Suggestion: Play a matching game using real mittens or ones made from colored paper. Have the children match the proper left and right mittens together.

#MM114 Kittens $8.95

Rooster

Lyrics Included.

#MM121 Rooster $8.95

5 Little Senses / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five little senses are what I need,
To use when things are near.
I use my eyes to look and see,
I use my ears to hear.
I use my nose to smell things;
I use my hands to touch.
I use my mouth to taste
The things I love to eat so much.
Five little senses standing in a row,
To see, hear, smell, touch and taste
The things I need to know.

Activity Directions: All characters of this set have something large. Boy's hands – feel; Dog's ears – hear; Elephant's nose – smell; Lion's mouth – taste; Owl's eyes – see.

#MM109 Senses $8.95

Pumpkins

Activity Included.

#MM143 Pumpkins $8.95

Pumpkin Fence

Pumpkin Fence.

#MM304C Pumpkin Fence $2.50

5 Fat Turkeys

Activity Included.

#MM144 Turkeys $8.95

Valentines / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five valentines from the store.
I gave one to mother, now there are four.
Four valentines, pretty ones to see.
I gave one to brother, now there are three.
Three valentines, yellow, red and blue.
I gave one to sister, now there are two.
Two valentines, my we have fun!
I gave one to daddy, now there is one.
One valentine, the story is almost done.
I gave it to baby, now there are none.

Activity Suggestion: Before or after the story, ask the children what they know about Valentine's Day. Whom would they give their valentine to? Why does the story have the number five? What is the main color today?

#MM140 Valentines $8.95

Easter Bunnies  / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
I saw an Easter Bunny, I said “Hello”
He didn't stop, but went into a hole.
Now don't you smile, you might see one too.
An Easter Bunny, with some eggs for you.

Activity Suggestion: Have a child place an Easter Bunny in one half of a plastic colored egg. When story is complete, the child snaps the other matching half in place to create the egg.

#MM142 Easter Bunnies $8.95

St. Patrick’s / Activity Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Five little leprechauns, running out to play,
Found a big rainbow blocking their way!
Follow me, cried one, running fast and bold,
He slid down the rainbow, toward the pot of gold!

Activity Suggestion: Have the children draw a pot of gold with a rainbow.

#MM141 St. Patrick’s $8.95

Santa & Elves / Activities Included

The Words to the Rhyme:
Four little elves trimming the tree,
Getting ready for Christmas full of glee.
Santa said, “You must help me!”
And one little elf ran from the tree.
Three little elves trimming the tree...
Two little elves trimming the tree...
One little elf trimming the tree...

Activity Suggestion: Try singing the words of the rhyme to the tune, “Hush Little Baby.”

#MM145 Santa/Elves $8.95