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Free printable coloring page showing a monkey swinging on a tree branch, perfect for kids to practice coloring and hand coordination

Monkey Swinging Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished December 2, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Monkey Swinging coloring page for kids. Great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Monkey Swinging Coloring Page

This Monkey Swinging coloring page is an instant way to bring the jungle into your classroom or living room. The playful pose invites children to imagine the monkey leaping from branch to branch, and the clear shapes make it easy to choose bold colors. Use it as a storytelling prompt, ask children to name the sounds monkeys make, or have them create a short scene about where the monkey is going. For classroom centers, group students to color the same page and assemble a jungle bulletin board where each child adds a painted leaf with their name. At home, this printable works great for rainy afternoons, quiet time, or as part of a themed unit about animals. For an extension activity, pair the page with a picture book about primates, prompt kids to write a one-sentence adventure, or challenge them to add other animals in the background. This free printable is convenient, engaging, and sparks imagination while offering plenty of options for creative play and learning.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use warm brown tones for the monkey, and a lighter tan for the belly and face to add contrast. Color the tree branch with deep brown, and add green leaves with two shades of green to show light and shadow. Try shading lightly along the edges and use circular strokes for the fur to create texture, and add a blue sky and soft white clouds for a cheerful background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.