Make copies from pages of a Curious George book. Give the kids different pictures and tissue paper along with a pencil. Show them how to trace George and other characters in the book. Then give them colored pencils or crayons to color in their tracings. The kids can then glue or tape their traced drawing on construction paper to create a contrasting background.
Give each of the kids in the class a toilet paper roll and brown construction paper. Glue the brown paper around the roll and help them draw and cut out arms, legs and a monkey face. You can use templates to make this craft easier. (See references to print out template.) Use yellow construction paper to make a hat. Glue or tape the arms and legs of the monkey on the covered toilet paper roll and glue the head on the top, followed by the hat.
Give the kids poster board paper and markers, and help them make a Curious George collage. Help them draw the monkey along with his friends on the paper and include other items that George might look for in one of his books, such as a fire hat, straw hat or other toys.
After reading Curious George stories, the kids might get a good idea about what the little monkey's favorite things are. Ask the kids to paint objects that George loves -- like bananas, yellow hats, fire trucks and other toys. They can also simply paint a scene from the book if they like.