Draw Bananas for the Monkey – Counting and Drawing Worksheet for Kids

Description

This Draw Bananas for the Monkey worksheet is a fun, open-ended activity that combines early counting practice with creative drawing. With a friendly monkey who loves bananas, children are invited to draw as many bananas as they can for him — making it perfect for numeracy, fine motor skills, and engagement.

Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early years classrooms, this worksheet works well as both a maths warm-up and a creative activity.

What’s Inside This Worksheet

• A clear prompt: This monkey loves bananas – how many can you draw for him?

• A cute monkey illustration to engage young learners

• Large open space for children to draw:

  • Bananas for the monkey

  • Groups of bananas for counting

  • Extra details like trees, bunches, or patterns

Why This Worksheet Is Great for Kids

• Supports early counting and number sense

• Encourages fine motor skill development through drawing

• Promotes creativity and imagination

• Allows for differentiation (draw 3, 5, 10, or more bananas)

• Perfect for maths centres, early finishers, or quiet time

How to Use This Worksheet

1. Talk about how much the monkey loves bananas.

2. Ask children to decide how many bananas they want to draw.

3. Encourage them to count aloud as they draw each banana.

4. Optional: write a number next to the drawing.

5. Extension idea: ask children to group bananas into sets or draw one more / one less.

This monkey counting and drawing worksheet is ideal for classrooms, homeschool learning, early years centres, or numeracy stations. Just print and let kids practise counting in a fun, creative way.