Grumpy Monkey
Printables & Activities
by the Brightly Editors
Explore the spectrum of emotions with everyone’s favorite grumpy monkey, Jim Panzee! With hilarity and fun, this beloved series helps kids deal with confusing emotions, letting them know it’s okay to feel their feelings. Fans of love this adorable series will enjoy these printables and activities. From finger puppets to new dance moves, these fun activities are sure to turn any frown upside down.
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Host a Grumpy Monkey Storytime!
Whether reading aloud as a family or with a big group of kids, these activities and discussion prompts are a great way to talk about feelings before, during, and after the story.
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Create Your Own Grumpy Monkey Finger Puppets!
Make black-and-white copies of this sheet. Have kids color in their puppets and cut them out (with the help of a grown-up). Use a piece of tape or glue to create the band for their finger!
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How Is Jim Panzee Feeling?
Have little ones draw a line between the picture and its feeling word.
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Learn to Count with Grumpy Monkey
Help Jim Panzee count all the bananas on the page!
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Become a Grumpy Monkey
Spend time coloring this mask so you can become a grumpy monkey.
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Create a “No More Grumpy Dance”
By yourself or with your friends, come up with a “No More Grumpy Dance!” This is a great way to make yourself feel happy again and get rid of all that grumpy energy.
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Check Out the Entire Grumpy Monkey Series:
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