20+ Monkey Crafts For Kids In Playful Style
Curly tails, cheerful faces, and a little make-believe energy give monkey crafts for kids a lively, playful mood. They fit right into afternoons when kids want something fun, hands-on, and full of personality.
From paper cutouts to easy recycled projects, monkey crafts for kids are a cute way to mix creativity with simple building and decorating. They are easy to save for classroom ideas, rainy-day fun, or a relaxed weekend craft session.
Paper Plate Monkey Smile
A cheerful paper plate monkey face brings a friendly jungle look with simple shapes and a big happy smile.
What you need
- 1 Brown paper plate
- Tan construction paper
- Brown construction paper
- Black marker
- Pink paper circles
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a tan face shape and brown ears from paper
- Glue the face and ears onto the paper plate
- Add eyes, cheeks, a nose, and a smiling mouth with paper and marker
- Finish with a small brown paper tuft on top
Handprint Jungle Monkey
A cheerful handprint monkey makes a playful jungle friend with a big smile, curly tail, and leafy paper accents.
What you need
- Brown And Tan Construction Paper
- Non-Toxic Brown Paint
- Googly Eyes
- Glue Stick
- Child-Safe Scissors
How to make it
- Paint one hand and press it onto paper for the monkey body and limbs
- Cut out a round head, ears, hands, feet, and a curled tail from construction paper
- Glue the face pieces and googly eyes onto the head
- Add the leaf shapes around the monkey and let everything dry
Paper Roll Monkey Friend
A sweet little paper roll monkey brings playful jungle charm with a round face, curled tail, and cheerful expression.
What you need
- 1 cardboard paper roll
- Brown and tan construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black marker
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cover the paper roll with brown paper and cut out a tan belly, face, ears, arms, feet, and tail
- Glue the face and ears to a round head piece
- Add googly eyes, a small nose, and a smiling mouth with a black marker
- Attach the belly, arms, feet, and curled tail to finish the monkey
Paper Bag Monkey Puppet
A cheerful paper bag monkey puppet brings instant jungle fun with a floppy mouth, big curious eyes, and sweet round ears.
What you need
- 1 brown paper lunch bag
- Light tan paper
- Dark brown paper
- Red paper
- White and black paper circles
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Black marker
How to make it
- Cover the paper bag with monkey face and body pieces cut from tan and brown paper
- Glue on the eyes, ears, snout, arms, feet, and tail
- Add a red tongue inside the bag flap for a playful open mouth
- Draw small details with a black marker and let everything dry
Popsicle Stick Monkey Smile
A popsicle stick monkey like this brings a sweet, cheerful jungle face to a simple craft surface. The layered ears, round eyes, and curled tail give it a playful finished look kids will love.
What you need
- 6 to 7 wooden popsicle sticks
- Brown paint
- Beige craft paper
- Black paper or marker
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pipe cleaner
How to make it
- Paint the popsicle sticks brown and let them dry
- Glue the sticks side by side to form the monkey body
- Cut and layer the face, ears, belly, and muzzle from beige and brown paper
- Add googly eyes, a black nose, a smile, and a curled pipe cleaner tail
Cup Monkey Pal
A cozy little monkey comes to life with stacked paper cups, round ears, and a cheerful smile. The simple brown-and-tan finish gives it a sweet recycled-craft look that kids will love.
What you need
- 2 Brown Paper Cups
- Cardstock In Tan And Brown
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Black Marker
- Scissors
How to make it
- Stack The Two Cups To Form The Monkey Body And Head
- Cut Out Round Ears, A Belly Oval, Feet, And A Curved Tail From Cardstock
- Glue The Ears, Belly, Feet, And Tail In Place
- Add Googly Eyes, A Snout, And A Big Marker Smile
Fuzzy Felt Monkey Face
A fuzzy felt monkey face brings a soft, cuddly look that feels extra playful and sweet. The round mane and simple facial features make it a charming kid-friendly craft to display anywhere.
What you need
- Brown felt balls
- Tan craft paper or cardstock
- Googly eyes
- Brown and black markers
- Glue
How to make it
- Cut a large monkey face shape from tan paper
- Arrange and glue the felt balls around the edge to form the fluffy mane
- Add the ears, googly eyes, nose, and smile with paper and markers
- Let the glue dry completely before showing it off
Felt Monkey With Tail
A soft felt monkey like this feels extra cuddly and cheerful, with layered circles, tiny ears, and a curly tail that gives the whole face a playful finish.
What you need
- Brown Felt Sheets
- Beige Felt Sheets
- White And Black Felt Pieces
- Craft Glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a large brown circle for the head, a matching body shape, and smaller pieces for the ears, arms, legs, and tail
- Cut beige felt for the face, belly, inner ears, hands, and feet
- Glue the beige pieces onto the brown base, then add the eyes, nose, and smile
- Finish by attaching the curly tail and letting all the layers dry flat
Paper Bag Monkey Mask
A paper bag monkey mask brings instant jungle fun with its round ears, wide smile, and playful little face. The mix of brown and tan paper gives it a cozy handmade look that kids will love wearing.
What you need
- 1 brown paper bag
- Tan and dark brown cardstock
- Black marker
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut out a tan face oval, dark brown head shape, round ears, and small eye holes
- Glue the face and head pieces onto the front of the paper bag
- Add eyebrows, nose, and a happy mouth with a black marker
- Finish by trimming any edges and letting the glue dry before playing
Cupcake Liner Monkey Friend
A cupcake liner gives this little monkey a fluffy, curled look that feels extra sweet and playful. The round face, tiny ears, and spiral tail make it a cheerful kid-friendly craft with lots of personality.
What you need
- Brown cupcake liner
- Tan cardstock or paper
- White and black paper scraps
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Black marker
How to make it
- Flatten the cupcake liner and shape it into a furry monkey mane
- Cut a tan face, belly, ears, hands, and tail from paper
- Glue the face pieces together and add eyes, nose, and a smile
- Attach the ears, belly, paws, and curled tail to finish the monkey
Toilet Roll Monkey Friend
A simple toilet roll monkey like this brings instant charm with its round ears, sweet little face, and curly hanging tail. The soft brown and tan pieces give it a cozy woodland feel kids will love.
What you need
- 1 Brown paper or cardstock
- 2 A cardboard tube
- 3 Tan paper for face and belly
- 4 White paper and black marker
- 5 Glue stick or craft glue
- 6 Scissors
How to make it
- Wrap the cardboard tube with brown paper and glue it in place
- Cut out two ears, a belly oval, a face oval, and a curly tail
- Add eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth with paper and marker
- Glue on the ears, belly, arms, and tail, then let everything dry
Paper Chain Monkey Friend
A playful paper chain monkey brings instant jungle charm with its long, bendy arms and cheerful face. The folded strips give it a fun 3D look that feels lively and easy for kids to love.
What you need
- Brown construction paper
- Tan construction paper
- Black marker
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut brown paper into long strips and fold or loop them into chain links for the arms and legs
- Cut a round head, ears, hands, and feet from tan paper
- Glue the pieces together and attach the chain arms to the head and body
- Draw the eyes, nose, and smile with a black marker, then let everything dry
Fingerprint Swing Monkey
A cheerful fingerprint monkey hanging from a branch brings playful jungle charm to any kid-friendly craft time.
What you need
- Brown And Beige Paper
- Fingerpaint Or Ink Pads
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Green Paper Leaves
How to make it
- Cut A Large Monkey Face, Body, Ears, Hands, Feet, And Tail From Paper
- Press Fingerprint Dots Along The Arms, Legs, And Tail For A Textured Fur Look
- Glue The Pieces Together And Attach The Monkey To A Brown Branch Strip
- Add Eyes, A Smile, And Leafy Decorations Around The Scene
Clothespin Monkey Friend
A little clothespin monkey makes an adorable standing craft with a friendly face, curled tail, and sweet handmade charm.
What you need
- 1 wooden clothespin
- Brown, tan, and pink cardstock
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 brown pipe cleaner
- Craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a round monkey head, ears, muzzle, and belly pieces from cardstock
- Glue the face layers together and add the googly eyes, nose, cheeks, and smile
- Attach the finished head and belly to the clothespin
- Twist the pipe cleaner into a curl and glue it to the back as a tail
Paper Cup Monkey Cutie
A cheerful paper cup monkey makes an adorable little desk buddy with a round body, bright eyes, and a friendly smile.
What you need
- 1 brown paper cup
- 1 sheet of light tan paper
- 1 sheet of dark brown paper
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 black marker
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 glue stick
How to make it
- Turn the paper cup upside down and use it as the monkey body
- Cut out a tan face oval, dark brown ears, and small arm and tail shapes from paper
- Glue the face, ears, arms, and curled tail onto the cup, then add the googly eyes
- Draw a tiny nose and smile with the black marker to finish the monkey’s happy look
Playful Paper Monkey Bookmark
A smiling paper monkey bookmark brings a cheerful jungle touch to any storytime and peeks out of a favorite book with plenty of personality.
What you need
- Brown cardstock
- Peach cardstock
- White and black paper circles
- Red paper
- Black marker
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a large monkey head, ears, arms, and a curled tail from brown cardstock
- Cut a peach face, inner ears, and small paw details from peach cardstock
- Glue the face and ears onto the head, then add eyes, nose, mouth, and a tiny red tongue
- Attach the arms and paws so they look like they are hanging over the page, and Glue the tail to the back and let everything dry before using it as a bookmark
Cheerful Paper Monkey Puppet
A cheerful paper monkey puppet makes playtime feel extra fun with its smiling face, round ears, and long bendy arms. The simple shapes and warm brown colors give it a cute, beginner-friendly look that kids will love to wear and wave around.
What you need
- Brown construction paper
- Light beige paper
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Tape or a craft stick
How to make it
- Cut a brown body shape, a round head, arms, ears, hands, and a beige tummy and face pieces
- Glue the face and tummy onto the brown base and add eyes, nose, and a happy mouth with a marker
- Bend or fold the paper arms into a stretchy, accordion look and attach the hands at the ends
- Tape a craft stick or your hand behind the puppet so it is ready for pretend play
Rock Monkey Cuties
Painted rock monkeys bring a sweet little jungle look to a simple natural craft, and the rounded shape makes each face feel extra charming.
What you need
- Smooth Rocks
- Brown Acrylic Paint
- Beige Paint or Paper
- Black Paint Pen
- Glue
How to make it
- Paint each rock brown and let it dry completely
- Cut or paint a beige monkey face and ear pieces
- Glue the face and ears onto the rock
- Add eyes, nose, mouth, and tiny details with a black paint pen
Paper Bowl Monkey Friend
A paper bowl monkey makes a cheerful jungle buddy with a round face, floppy ears, and a sweet smile.
What you need
- 1 paper bowl
- Brown and beige construction paper
- 1 pair of googly eyes
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to make it
- Cover the paper bowl with brown paper for the monkey face
- Cut out beige circles for the muzzle, ears, belly, arms, legs, hands, and feet
- Glue on the facial pieces, googly eyes, and a curved smile
- Add the curled tail and finish with small marker details on the hands and feet
Monkey Garland Craft
A cheerful monkey garland brings a playful jungle feel to any wall, doorway, or party corner. The hanging monkeys and bright leaves make the whole display look lively and fun.
What you need
- Brown cardstock or construction paper
- Tan cardstock or construction paper
- Green paper leaves or leaf cutouts
- Twine or string
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
- Black marker
How to make it
- Cut out monkey body, head, arms, legs, ears, and tail shapes from brown and tan paper
- Glue the face, belly, and ears onto each monkey body
- Draw simple eyes, a nose, and a smile with a black marker
- Attach the monkeys and leaf cutouts along the twine, then hang the garland across a wall or shelf