Does the letter m suddenly sound way more fun when there’s a monkey involved?
Have you ever seen a lowercase letter m transform into an adorable, googly-eyed monkey with big ears and a curly tail?
No?
Well, you’re in for a real treat!
Our free printable lowercase letter m for monkey craft is here to make alphabet learning wildly fun!
Whether you’re crafting at the kitchen table or turning your classroom into a mini jungle, this craft is the perfect mix of learning and laughs.
Who knew one little letter could swing into so many learning moments?
With just a few snips, a little glue and a whole lot of imagination, your kids can turn a simple lowercase letter m into a mischievous monkey and pick up early phonics skills along the way.
Want to practice the /m/ sound?
Say it like a monkey: “Mmmmmm!”
You’ll be surprised how fast kids associate the letter sound when it’s paired with a cute animal buddy.
This printable monkey craft opens the door for letter recognition, sound blending and even storytelling time!
Plus, we’ve made it easy for parents, teachers and even the busiest of grown-ups.
This monkey-tastic craft comes in two versions: a black-and-white template for kids who love to color and a pre-colored option for quick and ready-to-glue fun.
No matter which one you choose, it’s guaranteed to get smiles, giggles and maybe even a few monkey noises.
Grab those scissors and crayons, and let’s get to monkey business!
Whether you’re building an alphabet wall, planning a letter M lesson, or just looking for an afternoon activity that doesn’t involve screens, this craft is swinging in to save the day!
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Wondering if it’s just another coloring page?
Nope!
This little printable packs a punch when it comes to creativity, phonics fun and hands-on learning.
From building fine motor skills with cutting and gluing to sparking letter recognition and storytelling skills, this craft does it all.
Plus, it’s perfect for homeschool mornings, preschool centers, or a rainy day at home.
Go ahead, grab the template, get crafty and turn your little learners into monkey-loving alphabet explorers!
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Free Printable Lowercase Letter M for Monkey Craft
Are you telling me you haven’t gone bananas over the free printable lowercase letter m for monkey craft yet?
Whether you’re swinging through a preschool classroom or hanging out at home, this cheeky craft is a wild way to explore the alphabet!
Kids can color, cut, glue and giggle their way through learning the lowercase letter m in the most monkey-tastic way possible.
There’s more where that came from so keep reading until the bottom of the post for more fun, creative, and totally a-peel-ing letter m activities!
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1. M is for Mouse
Ready to squeak out some extra fun after finishing the lowercase letter m for monkey craft?
Because guess what, M is also for mouse!
This tiny creature is ready to take center stage in your alphabet adventures.
Ever wondered what kind of cheese a mouse would love best?
Use your imaginations and set up a “Mouse Menu” where kids can draw, write or craft their own cheesy snacks.
You can add this to a writing station and let your kids label and trace.
Writing practice just got squeak-tacular!
Now let’s sneak into the world of mouse crafts.
Try making mouse ears with paper headbands or use the lowercase letter m cut out to make your own mouse craft.
Don’t forget phonics fun!
Place pictures or small items that begin with the /m/ sound in mystery bags and have your little ones guess what they might be.
Or cap it all off with a read-aloud If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and talk about what else your kids would give a mouse.
Let kids draw and write their silly ideas to boost both their creativity and early writing skills.
If your little monkeys are now ready to scurry into mouse mode, grab those crayons and let the M is for mouse fun begin!
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2. Monkey Moves
What if we told you that your adorable lowercase letter m for monkey craft could swing into a whole new kind of fun?
We’re talking about monkey moves!
A silly, wiggly, jiggly movement activity inspired by your little paper craft buddy.
Ready to turn learning into a jungle gym of fun?
Let’s swing into it!
How does it work?
Super easy!
After finishing your crafty little monkey, hold a “Monkey Moves” activity where kids get to copy real monkey motions.
Can they swing their arms, scratch their heads, jump in place or hang from an invisible vine?
Challenge them with playful prompts like, “Can you walk like a monkey on a tightrope?” or “Show me your monkey dance moves!”
Get ready for some serious giggles and wobbly arms!
And it’s not just about being silly, this activity secretly boosts gross motor skills, coordination and following instructions.
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You can also turn this into a fun classroom game!
Place movement cards inside a pretend jungle hat and let kids pick one at a time to act out.
Each card starts with the letter “M” like “march like a monkey,” “make a silly face,” or “move in slow motion.”
See what we did there?
Phonics practice in disguise.
And if you’re doing this at home, why not make it a family jungle party?
Everyone can craft their own monkey and then show off their best monkey impressions.
Bonus points if a parent joins the fun with their own banana dance!
Let your monkey craft inspire a jungle full of movement, imagination and laughs.
Monkey see, monkey do and monkey learn, too!
3. M Crafts Mural
What if your little one’s monkey craft wasn’t just the start of a fun activity but the beginning of a masterpiece?
Ever thought about making a mural after finishing the free printable lowercase letter m for monkey craft?
What else starts with the letter m that kids can turn into crafts?
A mouse, a moon, a monster, a muffin or even a mailbox!
The more letter m crafts you make, the more amazing your mural becomes.
Grab construction paper, scissors, glue and let those tiny hands get messy in the best way possible.
Each craft adds another layer to your vibrant wall of alphabet art.
But where does the mural go?
Classroom bulletin boards?
Living room doors?
The hallway?
Yes!
It turns into a proud gallery of letter m adventures.
This mural doesn’t just display artwork because it also tells a story.
A story of how your kids learned phonics through fun, crafts and a little tape on the wall.
Are you ready to turn monkeys into murals and crafts into confidence?
Make room on your walls because your M Crafts Mural is about to steal the spotlight!
4. Monster Mayhem
After working on the free printable lowercase letter m for monkey craft, are we really about to unleash a room full of silly, wiggly, wild-eyed monsters made by kids themselves?
Yes, we are!
Because after all, monster starts with the letter M too and the fun doesn’t stop with one craft.
If monkeys can swing from paper trees, what’s stopping a monster from popping out of a blob of clay or googly-eyed pom-poms?
That’s right, nothing!
Kids can use clay, craft foam, cotton balls, pipe cleaners, LEGOs or even their old toy parts to build the goofiest, cutest, silliest monster creations.
Mix and match colors, shapes and sizes, maybe one monster has 3 arms, another has 7 eyes and one even wears a bowtie made of stickers!
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Let’s take it one step further.
What if you turned this activity into a Monster Parade?
Line them up on a shelf, make monster puppets from paper bags or let your kids act out a silly monster dance to go along with the monsters they made.
Who knew that monkeys could invite monsters to the party?
So go ahead and mix up that glue, break out the googly eyes and get ready to make memories with this monster-inspired M activity.
Who’s afraid of monsters now?
Certainly not your creative little learner!
Lowercase Letter m for Monkey Craft Instructions
After printing the template, get your scissors and glue ready so we can get started right away!
Children might ask for assistance in cutting the pieces from the template.
First, connect the monkey’s head to the letter cutout.
As shown below, position it in the top left corner of the cutout letter m.
Next, attach the two ear cut outs.
Place it on each side of the monkey’s head.
Finally, complete your monkey craft by adding the monkey’s tail!
Look at your mischievous monkey craft, ready to swing to its full potential!
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Now, your little monkey master has swung through another alphabet adventure!
Whether your kids went wild with markers or gave their monkey googly eyes, we’d love to see how your jungle of imagination came to life.
Don’t keep all the cuteness to yourself so share your lowercase letter m for monkey craft masterpieces with us and inspire other parents and teachers too!
More marvelous letter crafts are coming your way, so keep those scissors snipping and those smiles shining!
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Kaitlen D.
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