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Monkey Valentine Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Since kids are naturally drawn to animals, we decided to create this cute and easy monkey Valentine craft for them to make!

It’s a fun Valentine craft for kids that is super simple to make and comes with a free printable template.

Because it’s easy to create it’s perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary aged children.

And, it requires only a few common supplies so you don’t need to worry about running to the store.

Make this craft at home to give to someone special or have your students make it to give to Mom and Dad! Either way, they’re bound to have fun creating something special!

Watch our quick video tutorial below to see how to make this cute monkey craft.

Valentine Animal Craft

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Supplies

Directions

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

hands holding monkey Valentine craft template

Glue the monkey’s face to the middle of the head section. Next, take the eyes and glue them on either side and above the nose.

hand gluing face to monkey valentine craft
hand gluing eyes to monkey valentine craft

Use the pink marker to draw on the cheeks just below the eyes.

Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them in place.

hand gluing inner ear to monkey valentine craft

Position the belly in the middle of the monkey’s body and glue it in place.

hand gluing belly to monkey valentine craft

Glue the heart in the middle of the belly, then take the hands and glue them to look like the monkey is holding the heart.

hand gluing heart to monkey valentine craft
hand gluing hands to monkey valentine craft

Place the monkey’s feet at the end of the legs and glue them down.

hand gluing feet to monkey valentine craft

Finish off the monkey by gluing the tail to the back of the body.

hand gluing tail to monkey valentine craft

That’s it! Now your child has a cute craft to give to someone special!

hand holding monkey valentine craft

Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day activities for kids, we’ve got you covered!

We have more crafts, activities, and ideas to keep the kids having fun and enjoying the holiday.

These Valentine bingo printables are a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family or in the classroom! There are 30 unique sheets and calling cards included. Just print, cut, and play!

two monkey valentine crafts

Need some more crafts to do? Try out this panda Valentine craft. It’s adorable and easy to make! This love monster craft is another new activity that’s fun to give to friends or family.

This pig Valentine craft is cute and goes great with this monkey craft. Create a whole bunch of Valentine friends!

monkey valentine craft

Reading books is a great option for any theme or holiday! These Valentine’s Day books are some of the top picks. Add them to your home library or see if your local library has them on hand.

Love From The Crayons If your kids love any of the Crayon books, they’ll want to read this Valentine version where the crayons explore the bright colors and subtle shades of love.

The Invisible String – This is a sweet story all children will want to hear. It’s about a mother who tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string.

Little Blue Truck’s Valentine – Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine’s Day cards to all his farm animal friends. As he does, he wonders, will anyone give one to him?

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hand holding monkey valentine craft

Monkey Valentine Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

This monkey Valentine craft is a fun activity to do with the kids this Valentine's Day!

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Pink marker or crayon
  • Monkey template

Instructions

  1. Download the monkey template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  2. Glue the monkey's face to the middle of the head section. Next, take the eyes and glue them on either side and above the nose.
  3. Use the pink marker to draw on the cheeks just below the eyes.
  4. Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them in place.
  5. Position the belly in the middle of the monkey's body and glue it in place.
  6. Glue the heart in the middle of the belly, then take the hands and glue them to look like the monkey is holding the heart.
  7. Place the monkey's feet at the end of the legs and glue them down.
  8. Finish off the monkey by gluing the tail to the back of the body.

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Free Monkey Template

Monkey Valentine Template

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Amanda

Saturday 10th of February 2024

Can I please receive the monkey template? Thanks!

Sam

Monday 12th of February 2024

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.

Edna Owens

Wednesday 7th of February 2024

I would like the monkey valentine template

Sam

Thursday 8th of February 2024

Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email (sam@simpleeverydaymom.com) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈

Barbara Reed

Tuesday 2nd of January 2024

Would love the monkey valentine template for my Sunday School class

Sam

Tuesday 2nd of January 2024

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 ◡̈

Evelyne Brouns

Sunday 5th of February 2023

Can I please recieve the monkey template? Thank you!

Sam

Monday 6th of February 2023

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 🙂

Debbie Olson

Thursday 26th of January 2023

too cute. please send template

Sam

Saturday 28th of January 2023

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 ?

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