On this page, you’ll find 34 monkey coloring pages, all of which are 100% free to download and print. Kids can use different colors to make these animal friends come to life, and they can add their special touches to each drawing.
I drew so many activities that monkeys usually do, including charming monkeys in a variety of attitudes and places, such as swinging on vines in the jungle, eating bananas in the trees on the forest floor, and more.
To get one of these free printables, click on one of the images or links below. This will open the high-quality PDF file in a new window, allowing you to download or print as much as you’d like!
All of these PDF coloring pages are in regular US letter format, but they also precisely fit on A4 paper! Have fun!
9 Crafty Ideas To Do With Monkey Coloring Pages
Doing crafts is a great way to have fun. Kids really enjoy making new things, especially when it involves their favourite animals. Monkeys are funny and playful, just like kids. That’s why monkey-themed crafts are such a hit.
Here, you’ll find nine awesome craft ideas for monkey coloring pages that are super simple to make. Let’s dive into these monkey crafts and start having fun!
1. Monkey Mask Craft
Making a monkey mask is a fun and easy project.
First, you’ll need a paper plate, brown paint, a black marker, and some string. Paint the plate brown and let it dry.
After that, draw the monkey’s nose and mouth in the middle of the plate. Then, cut out two holes for the eyes. Punch small holes on the sides of the plate and tie the string through them. Now, your child can put on the mask and act like a monkey.
My little cousin loves to run around the house with his monkey mask, making silly monkey sounds.
2. Monkey Sock Puppets
Sock puppets are a fun craft that kids always enjoy. To make one, you need a brown sock, googly eyes, felt, and glue.
First, put the sock on your hand to see where the eyes should go, then stick the googly eyes in place. Next, cut out felt pieces for the ears, mouth, and nose, and glue them on too. You can even use markers to draw extra details like a big smile.
These puppets are perfect for pretend play. My nephew and I had a great time putting on a whole puppet show with our sock monkeys. It was so much fun!
3. Banana Treat Holder
Making a banana treat holder is a fun and simple craft.
First, grab a yellow paper or plastic cup. Next, draw some banana peel shapes on yellow construction paper and cut them out. Glue these shapes to the sides of the cup so it looks like a peeled banana. Then, fill the cup with small snacks like raisins or nuts.
This craft is not only super cute but also useful. I made these for a birthday party once, and the kids were excited to get their treats in banana holders.
4. Monkey Paper Bag Puppets
Now, let’s talk about making cool puppets from paper bags! All you need are some simple things: a brown paper bag, colourful paper, glue, and markers.
First, cut out shapes like the monkey’s face, ears, and arms from the colourful paper. Stick them onto the bag with glue. Then, draw on the eyes, nose, and mouth using markers. These puppets are super easy to create and are great for telling stories!
My friend’s daughter had a blast using her monkey puppet to act out her own story. It was super fun and imaginative!
5. Monkey Headbands
Monkey headbands are really fun and simple to make! All you need is some brown and pink paper, scissors, and glue.
First, cut a long strip of brown paper that fits around your child’s head. Then, cut out some ear shapes from the brown and pink paper, and stick them together with glue. Attach the ears to the band you made.
Now comes the fun part – decorate the headband with a cute monkey face!
Once you’re done, your headband is ready to wear. These are perfect for a jungle-themed party! I made a bunch of these for my niece’s birthday, and everyone loved them!
6. Handprint Monkeys
Crafting with handprints is super fun; all you’ll need is brown paint, paper, and a black marker.
Get your kiddo to dip their hand in the paint and press it on the paper. Let it dry, then draw a monkey face on the thumb. Add a tail and ears, too!
These monkey handprints are like treasure. I’ve still got the one my little guy made in preschool. It’s a joy to look at and brings back awesome memories every single time.
7. Toilet Paper Roll Monkeys
Creating amazing crafts from things you’d toss away is the best way to recycle things. Grab those empty toilet paper rolls, brown paint, googly eyes, and some coloured paper.
Start by painting the rolls brown, then stick on the googly eyes and add a nose and mouth. Cut out arms, legs, and ears from the coloured paper, then glue them on. Voilà! You’ve got your very own little monkey pal who can stand on its own.
Perfect for sprucing up your space! My kiddo and I whipped up a bunch of these toilet paper roll monkeys, and she has a blast arranging them on her shelf.
8. Monkey Tree Wall Art
With coloring pages of monkey, you can create a jungle scene with monkey tree wall art.
Get some brown and green paper, scissors, glue, and markers. Cut a tree shape from the brown paper and leaves from the green. Stick them on a big piece of paper to make a tree. Then draw or cut out some monkeys to hang on the branches.
It’s a fun idea for sprucing up a playroom! We did one for my son’s room, and he loves adding new monkeys to the tree.
9. Clay or Playdough Monkeys
Playing with clay or playdough is super fun and helps your fingers get really good at doing crafts!
Get some brown clay or playdough and make a monkey! Squish the clay into shapes for the body, head, arms, legs, and tail. Stick them all together and poke in some eyes, nose, and mouth with a toothpick. If you’re using air-dry clay, let it dry out.
You can keep your monkey as a toy or put it up as decoration! I love making these with my kids, and then we pretend they’re swinging around in our pretend jungle! Crafting with kids is awesome! These crafts for monkey coloring pages will make your home feel extra happy and fun!