Monkey Life Cycle Worksheet for Preschoolers

How to use this worksheet

Cut out the flashcards together and look at each picture, naming the stage shown. Talk about how a baby monkey depends on its mother, much like a human infant, before growing more independent. Arrange the cards in order from infant to adult, encouraging your child to explain their reasoning for the sequence. Use the cards for a quick recall game once your child feels confident with the order.

Materials needed

• Scissors
• Optional: Glue or Tape

Extension activities

• 1Draw your own monkey life cycle showing the stages in order.
• 2Research different types of monkeys and compare their appearances.
• 3Watch a short video of baby monkeys interacting with their mothers and talk about what you notice.
• 4Compare the monkey's life cycle to the human life cycle, discussing similarities.
• 5Visit a zoo, if possible, to observe monkeys of different ages.