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Fingerplays & songs - NOVEMBER Fingerplay of the Month MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO A little monkey likes to do, Just the same as you and you. When you sit up very tall, Monkey sits up very tall. When you try to throw a ball, Monkey tries to throw a ball. When you try to touch your toes, Monkey tries to touch its toes. When you move your little nose, Monkey moves its little nose. When you look and find your hair Monkey looks and finds its hair When you jump up in the air, Monkey jumps up in the air. FIVE NASTY GERMS Five nasty germs going out to play Along came the water and washed one away! Four nasty germs trying to have some fun Along came the soap and one had to run! Three nasty germs trying to make you sick Along came the scrubbing and said "You're not going to stick!" Two nasty germs got into a fight Along came the rinse and washed one out of sight! One nasty germ thought it couldn't be seen Along came the towel and your hand is nice and clean! Tip: Use finger puppets for the five germs and throw them off your fingers one by one! Monkey with a Tool Belt Use songs and fingerplays to: Improve children's motor skills and coordination. Help children to observe and follow along. Teach concepts (body parts, counting, up/down). MAKE SOUNDS (Phonological awareness) Have FUN! Use puppets to: Stretch children's imaginations. Introduce a book. Ask questions about a book. TELL a STORY (Narrative skills) CHANGE: Hennepin County Libraries have removed soft toys, such as puppets and stuffed animals, from circulation in hopes of reducing the spread of germs.