DIY Paper Bag Monkey Craft For Preschoolers

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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Supplies For This Monkey Puppet

• Construction Paper
• Brown Paper Bag
• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Monkey Template

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How To Make This Paper Bag Monkey Craft

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.

Step One: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Cut large squares of cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag.

Step Two: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

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 Three: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Trace the tail template onto paper, cut out and glue onto the back of the paper bag.

Step Four: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Cut a large oval from paper and glue onto the stomach of the monkey.

Step Five: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Trace the mouth onto paper and glue onto the front of the paper bag.

Use a black marker to add detail.

Step Six: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Trace the ears onto paper, cut out, glue together and glue onto the front of the paper bag.

Step Six: Paper Bag Monkey Craft

Cut the eyes out and glue onto the front of the paper bag.

Your Monkey Bag is now ready! Enjoy!

Download the Monkey and Zebra Template Here!

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