Cute Monkey Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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It’s no secret kids love animals, especially monkeys. They’re silly, they’re acrobatic and they’re just so darn cute!

We’ve made lots of animal crafts over the last few years, like sheep crafts, pig crafts, unicorns crafts, and more. Since we’ve never made a monkey, we decided to share this simple monkey craft for kids.

You can use it as a fun craft when learning the letter ‘M’, when you talk about zoo animals or even the jungle! Or make it to give to Mom or Dad on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day!

Read on below to see just how fun and simple this craft is to make. Also, be sure to check out all of our animal crafts for kids.

Monkey Craft For Kids

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Supplies

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Pink marker
  • Monkey template (download form located at the end of this post, just above the comments)

Directions

Download the monkey template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Fold the card base in half along the dashed line, then cut out along it, leaving the top intact.

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Take the face piece and glue it to the middle and front of the monkey’s head.

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Next, glue the eyes above the nose on both sides of the face.

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Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them in place. Use a pink marker to draw the cheeks on either side of the nose.

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Begin to create the main body by gluing the belly to the middle of the body piece.

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Next, take the feet and glue them to the bottom and back of the body piece.

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Finish the body by gluing the tail to the back and side of the body.

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Take the head card base and glue it to the front and top of the monkey’s body.

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Isn’t this such a cute homemade card? Don’t forget to have your kids sign it “your little monkey”.

Do you want to keep your kids entertained all year long with fun animal crafts? We’ve got you covered! Our animal craft book has 52 weeks of unique & adorable animal crafts for kids. Watch your child’s creativity blossom as they improve fine motor skills!

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Animal Ideas For Kids

There are few things more fun for kids than learning about animals. And what better way to learn about animals than to create an animal unit study?

With a unit study, kids can learn about all sorts of different animals, from the smallest insects to the biggest mammals. They can learn about where animals live, what they eat, and how they behave. And best of all, they can have a lot of fun doing it! Check out all of our ideas below to have your unit planned in just a few minutes

Animal Books For Kids

Reading aloud to your children is an excellent way to foster their development. It helps them to learn new words, expands their imaginations, and deepens their understanding of the world around them.

When you read aloud to your children, you are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime. So make some time in your busy schedule to curl up with a good book and your little ones, and enjoy the wonderful benefits of reading aloud together.

The Fascinating Animal Book For Kids is a great book for curious kiddos! Find facts on almost any animal your child is learning about. This is a great resource to have in your home library collection.

The View At The Zoo is a silly book about all the animals at the zoo. When the people come to take a look at the animals, they see all sorts of sights! But, there’s a twist to this book that you have to read for yourself and laugh about!

Giraffes Can’t Dance is a sweet and fun book about Gerald the Giraffe. He can’t dance, but doesn’t stop trying! He finally finds his own rhythm when he meets an unlikely friend.

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Animal Crafts For Kids

Crafting is an excellent way for young children to explore their creativity and use their imaginations. It also helps them to develop fine motor skills and learn to follow directions. Crafting can be as simple as making a handprint craft or as detailed as painting rocks!

Whatever you choose, there are more benefits than you think. Try adding in some more animal crafts for kids:

Wolf Paper Bag Puppet Craft – With this easy wolf craft, they can have lots of fun pretending to be their favorite animal. All you need is a paper bag, some scissors, paper, and some glue, and you’re all set!

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Giraffe Handprint Craft – The giraffe is one of the most popular animals at the zoo, and kids love to see them! You can make your own giraffe handprint craft with your kids using paper and a few simple supplies. The kids will love seeing their hands transform into this cute craft.

Lion Headband Craft – This craft is so cute, your kids are going to want to wear it everywhere! And the best part is that it’s easy to make. Just print out the template and make it from colored paper. Or, let your kids get creative and color in the lion’s mane however they want. Once they’re done, cut it out, and voila! You’ve got a cute little lion headband that your kids can wear all day.

Animal Activities

These animal do a dot printables are so fun and such a great way for kids to learn! There’s no prep required – just print and go. They’re perfect for helping kids practice counting, letter recognition, fine motor skills, and more. Plus, they’re super cute too!

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If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones, these zoo animal number puzzles are a great option! Not only do they provide an opportunity for problem-solving and counting, but they also help to develop fine motor skills.

This zoo animal playdough kit is the perfect way to explore the world of animals. With this kit, your kids can create their own zoo and fill it with all sorts of animals. The kit includes two doughs and a variety of accessories to help kids create a realistic environment for their animal friends. And best of all, the cleanup is a breeze!

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Monkey Craft For Kids

Author: Sam T
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Make this cute monkey card craft to give to Mom or Dad for Mother's and Father's Day!

Equipment

  • Scissors

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Monkey template

Instructions

  • Download the monkey template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Fold the card base in half along the dashed line, then cut out along it, leaving the top intact.
  • Take the face piece and glue it to the middle and front of the monkey's head.
    Next, glue the eyes above the nose on both sides of the face.
  • Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them in place. Use a pink marker to draw the cheeks on either side of the nose.
  • Begin to create the main body by gluing the belly to the middle of the body piece.
  • Next, take the feet and glue them to the bottom and back of the body piece.
  • Finish the body by gluing the tail to the back and side of the body.
  • Take the head card base and glue it to the front and top of the monkey's body.

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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.

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63 Comments

    1. No problem!

    1. Kamille - Community Support Assistant says:

      So sweet of you to say! Really appreciate it.

  1. Such a cute monkey craft!

    1. Thanks so much!

  2. Please share the template for the monkey.

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.

  3. There is no form at the bottom of the craft so I can get the template.

  4. please send this monkey craft free template.

    1. Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂

  5. Morning, please send me the Monkey Craft template.
    Would like to use it to make some monkeys for our holiday club decor!
    These are SOOOOO cute!

    1. Thanks!! Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂

  6. Can’t wait for my class to make this monkey for their moms!

    1. Oh, yay! I hope they have fun doing it!

  7. It says ” free template” just above where I am typing this, but no link to print it? Help please. I can’t print any of the templates and I’m not sure why, it says the same thing for each one without thr click able link part. Thank you.

    1. If you’re not able to see the forms, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈

    1. Thanks!

  8. What’s beautiful craft.
    thank you very much.

    1. Thank you! And you’re welcome 🙂

  9. Aubrey Nowak says:

    I’d like to use this

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?

  10. Heidi Flockhart says:

    How can I get the template today!

    1. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post to have the link sent to you ?

  11. Christina Petraki says:

    I’d love the monkey and lion template please!

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of each post to have the link sent to you ?

  12. would like monkey template

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you.

  13. Elaine Jones says:

    please can i have the monkey template?
    Thank you!

    1. Definitely! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and it’ll be sent to you ?

  14. please can I have the monkey template? Thanks

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and it’ll be sent to you ?

  15. please send monkey template

    1. Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and the link will be sent to you ?

  16. I would love the templet for the Monkey. Can you send it to me?
    Thank you!

    1. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and the link will be sent to you ?

    1. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be emailed to you ?

  17. Please send me the monkey template

    1. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be emailed to you ?

    1. Aw, thanks 🙂

    1. Thanks!

  18. I love this this tamplate.

    1. Thank you!

  19. We love this template!

    1. So happy to hear that!

  20. Dylan Thomas says:

    I would like this monkey craft template

    1. Of course! If you enter your email in the form the email with the link will be sent to you ?

    1. you’re welcome!

  21. Debbie Lambert says:

    I would love the cute monkey craft please.

    1. Of course! If you enter your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be sent to you directly.

    1. You’re welcome!

  22. It is very interesting for my pupils.

  23. It’s a beautiful stencil tot make that for a birthday

    1. Thanks 🙂

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