Today we have a DIY paper bag Monkey craft or puppet tutorial with a free downloadable template. Making this craft is super easy and fun and is a great zoo animal craft for preschool and kindergarten-aged kids.
On the day I was born I was gifted a Monkey Teddy.
I grew to love my Monkey and although I am now 36, Monkey George is a teddy which I still own. Yes, he is ragged and now lives in my daughter's room but getting a monkey at such a young age meant I have always loved Monkeys.
I love this Monkey Craft Idea and hope you do too!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun and Interactive: Watch as your little ones create a playful monkey puppet they can act out with!
- Perfect for Pretend Play: Once the monkey is done, it's ready for hours of creative playtime.
- Monkeying Around: This craft is a fantastic way to introduce kids to animals and animal sounds in a fun, hands-on way!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Construction Paper
- Brown Paper Bag
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Monkey Template
🖌️ How to Make This Paper Bag Monkey Craft
- Step 1: Download and print out the free Monkey template from the VIP Resource Library. Cut the template out. You will need to print the template once for each monkey you make.
- Step 2: Cut large squares of cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag.
- Step 3: You want to glue on the side that the square bottom flaps up. Use scissors to trim off any excess paper from the sides.
- Step 4: Trace the tail template onto paper, cut out and glue onto the back of the paper bag.
- Step 5: Cut a large oval from paper and glue onto the stomach of the monkey.
- Step 6: Trace the mouth onto paper and glue onto the front of the paper bag. Use a black marker to add detail.
- Step 7: Trace the ears onto paper, cut out, glue together and glue onto the front of the paper bag.
- Step 8: Cut the eyes out and glue onto the front of the paper bag. Your Monkey Bag is now ready! Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tip: Turn this paper bag monkey craft into an interactive playtime activity by creating multiple animal puppets for a full jungle-themed puppet show. It’s a fun way to integrate crafting with imaginative play!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use a Brown Paper Bag for the Base: A standard brown paper bag serves as an excellent base for the monkey’s body. Its size and shape allow for easy folding and crafting, creating a sturdy structure for the rest of the design.
- Create a Playful Face with Cut-Out Features: Use construction paper or felt to create the monkey’s eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. This adds dimension and character, giving the monkey a fun, cartoonish appearance that kids will love.
- Add a Tail for Extra Fun: Attach a long piece of brown pipe cleaner or craft string to the bottom of the bag to form the monkey’s tail. This simple addition gives the monkey an extra touch of realism and enhances the overall design.
- Use Tissue Paper or Pom-Poms for Texture: Add texture to the monkey’s body by gluing on small pieces of brown tissue paper or using pom-poms for the fur. This adds a tactile element that makes the craft more engaging for children.
- Secure the Paper Bag Properly: Make sure to glue or tape the edges of the paper bag where necessary to ensure it holds its shape. You can also fold the top portion of the bag to create a flat surface for the face and ears.
- Personalize with Accessories: Allow kids to get creative by adding accessories like hats, scarves, or small bananas drawn on paper. These small details let each child customize their monkey and make it uniquely their own.
💭 FAQs
This craft allows kids to create a fun monkey puppet using a paper bag. It’s a creative and interactive way to bring a playful animal character to life.
Materials include a paper bag, colored paper, glue, scissors, and markers. These simple supplies help kids design and decorate a fun monkey puppet.
Yes, this craft can be adjusted for different ages. Younger children can focus on decorating and gluing, while older kids can work on more detailed features and designs.
The craft helps improve fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and assembling. It also encourages creativity, imagination, and storytelling as kids play with their monkey puppets.
Download Template
Download free Printable Zebra Moneky Template now!
DIY Paper Bag Monkey Craft For Preschoolers
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Construction Paper
- Brown Paper Bag
- Glue Stick
- Monkey Template
Instructions
- Download and print out the free monkey template. Cut the template out.
- You will need to print the template once for each Monkey you make.
- Cut large squares of cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag.
- You want to glue on the side that the square bottom flaps up.
- Use scissors to trim off any excess paper from the sides.
- Trace the tail template onto paper, cut out, and glue onto the back of the paper bag.
- Cut a large oval from paper and glue onto the stomach of the monkey.
- Use a black marker to add detail.
- Trace the ears onto paper, cut out, glue together and glue onto the front of the paper bag.
- Your Monkey Bag is now ready! Enjoy!
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Hello,
How can I download monkey template. I am not getting any hyper link for this. And if possible can you plz provide bumblee templete if you have. Thsnk u
the link for the pdf is at the bottom of the post and is working 🙂
https://www.theinspirationedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/zebramonkey.pdf
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