Goal
Build a personal connection to books through a simple, creative make — and give your child something to use every time they sit down to read.
You'll need
- Bookmark Template or Bookmark Template (With Holes)
- Colouring pens or pencils
- A favourite book for inspiration
How to do it
Choose a book your child has enjoyed and talk about what stands out — a favourite character, a funny moment, a word they love. Print a bookmark template and let them design it however they like.
They might draw the character, write the title, decorate it with colours from the cover, or just make something completely unrelated and beautiful. All of these are correct.
If you have the template with holes, thread ribbon or string through the top once it's done. The finished bookmark goes straight into the book — and tends to get used, which is the nicest bit.
Grab our resources
Print our bookmark template or bookmark template with holes to get started — choose the style that suits your child best.
