Activities for children which are fun monkey things to make. These monkey tutorials include crafts, games, printables for kids, sock monkeys, educational activities, party ideas as well as food recipes. If you or your child loves monkeys, you are going to love all of these amazing ideas, and I guarantee there will be some monkeying around. Monkey craft preschool ideas are here. Get it? I couldn’t resist these arts and crafts! {snicker}
Gear up for some monkey craft preschool ideas!
Monkey Craft Preschool Ideas
Keep your preschoolers occupied and happy with these fun, creative crafts. Your little one will love using their senses to create these preschool arts and crafts. They’re great for toddlers and for kids of all ages too!
1. Printable Monkey Craft ~ How adorable is this painted monkey?! This easy monkey craft for kids are so cute. Print the free monkey template to let your child paint. Cut it out and assembly. So perfect for preschoolers!
2. Handprint Monkey ~ It’s alphabet time for toddlers! Paint a monkey using your little one’s hand print. Here’s a twist for preschoolers: It’s also a fun lesson for learning the letter M.
3. Monkey Mask {free template} ~ This monkey mask is perfect for toddlers who don’t like having masks on their face. Attaching it to a craft stick makes it great for holding in front of their face. Simply, print, color and cut. Preschoolers will love it!
Easy DIY Monkey Crafts
Pretend play is an important part of childhood development, and it leads to many important skills. Have fun monkey-themed activities like making puppet hands, headbands, and a jungle gym! See what arts and crafts you can come up with.
4. Monkey Headband & Tail ~ Your children will love monkeying around with these super cute monkey ear headbands and tails. There’s a free pattern for a boy and girl version. Perfect for kids and for cute toddlers goin’ bananas!
5. Fleece Monkey Hat {pattern and tutorial} ~ Step by step instructions on how to make a cute monkey beanie for your little one!
6. Sock Monkey Snuggle Square ~ With just a few simple sewing steps, you will have this adorable Sock Monkey Snuggle Square made in no time. This snuggly is perfect for a boy or girl and it makes a great gift for a baby shower, holidays or birthdays.
Easy Sock Monkey Crafts
Arts and crafts can help develop motor skills and creativity in children. Use sock monkey crafts to make fun toys, doll clothes, and more. Check out these easy sock monkey crafts!
7. Sock Monkey Party Hat ~ Upcycle a plain party hat into this adorable sock monkey party hat. Some supplies you will need are craft glue, fabric, ric rac and yarn to make the pom pom.
8. Sock Monkey Puppets {Easy Craft} ~ Check out this adorable easy craft on how to make sock monkey puppets. Use a simple brown paper bag to create your own puppet, then decorate it into any character you want. This adorable craft can also double as a goodie bag at your kids next party.
9. How to Sew Sock Monkey ~ Download the free pattern to make your very own sock monkey. The pattern includes the eyes, ears and pattern for drawing the sock.
Free Monkey Template Printables
We have the perfect suggestion for arts and crafts for kids this weekend. Try this monkey template for a fun project for you and your little ones.
10. Pink Monkey Thank You Cards {Birthday Printable} ~ Say thank you in style with these cute pink monkey thank you cards. Each are designed with a “1st birthday” bananas birthday party hat and yellow polka dots. Just right for your little monkey to send out after her special 1st birthday.
11. Monkey Door Hangers ~ This monkey template printable is so cute. You can hang them in your closet to divide clothing by size, style or season, in two colors so great for those who share a closet!
12. Five Little Monkey Props ~ What fun props to incorporate when reading the much loved book, “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed”. You can laminate the printables and add magnets like what is pictured.
Monkey Party Ideas
Monkeys are becoming a popular party theme for toddlers. This article highlights all the monkey party decorations, games and activities to try.
13. Good Ol’ Sock Monkey Birthday Party {Monkey Party Ideas} ~ This is an adorable party with a old fashioned sock monkey theme. Using the colors blue and red this party is perfect for a little girl or boy. Lots of inspiration packed into one post!
14. Modern Sock Monkey Birthday Party ~ I just adore this bright and cheery Sock Monkey party in red, white, and brown. You’ll love all of the amazing details in this party and DIY decor. Find some monkey template hese too!
15. Monkey and Banana’s Birthday Party ~ I totally bananas over her adorable this fun Monkey birthday party in traditional brown and yellow colors. With two dessert tables and fun party favors this is a great party to grab ideas from.
16. Monkeying Around ~ I think my favorite part of this party {besides the printables of course} are the darling ribbon topiaries!
Monkey Games
Monkeys aren’t much for games, with one exception: the children’s game known as peek-a-boo. But monkeys do have fun, thanks to their curiosity, playfulness and propensity for tickling. Learn about monkey games here.
17. Go Bananas with a Monkey Party {Kid Party Games} ~ This is a perfect game idea if you are planning a sock monkey or even just a monkey themed party. Your little monkey will love playing this DIY feed the monkey game!!
18. Pin the Tail on the Monkey ~ Make a fun party game that’s a spin on the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey game, Pin the Tail on the Monkey. There’s a full video tutorial to show you how to make the game using a Cricut.
Monkey-Themed Food Recipes
Monkeys are awesome. Monkeys are also really cute. Why not combine the awesomeness of monkeys with the cuteness of monkeys in food recipes?
19. Animal Cupcakes ~ Vanilla cupcakes adorned in fondant animal shapes. This tutorial shows you how to make Monkey, Tiger and Ducky cupcakes that are so adorable.
20. Monkey Cupcakes ~ Frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting and used Nilla Wafers for the face and mini Nilla Wafers for the ears. The eyes are made from mini marshmallows.
21. Monkey Pancakes {Kids Food Crafts} ~ A cute monkey pancake and a banana, of course, make a fun breakfast for any wild animals you might have living in your house.
22. Monkey Burgers {Things To Make For Children} ~ There won’t be any monkeying around at the table when you serve these cute monkey veggie burgers and potato wedge bananas for dinner.
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Which of these fun monkey crafts and ideas are you making? Share it in the comments below! ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie} |
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