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Get kids reading with these DIY bookmarks.
Easy and fun to make and on top of it all useful for the kiddos!
Not to worry, theres something you’re able to do to brighten their reading experience.
Bookmarks are the perfect thing to make with your kids because they encourage them toengagewith the reading experience.
Take them to the library once youre done to pick out some new books to try!
These vibrant bookmarks are heaps of fun to make.
Sit down and make these together.
So, grab your colored paper and some popsicle sticks; lets get started!
Step 1
Gather all your supplies and get ready to start crafting.
ensure you have non-toxic paint on hand!
Step 2
Lets start off with something entertaining…painting!
Your kids will revel in the chance to splash some paint around.
So, set them up outside to paint the popsicle sticks and let them go wild.
Set them out in the sun and let them dry.
Step 3
Next up, its time to capture some memories.
Have them lay their hand on a colored paper circle.
Pick up a pencil and gently trace around the edges of their hands.
Dont worry too much about the tiny details; we just want the general shape.
Step 4
Create as many hands as you like!
Just have fun with it.
Step 5
Next up, our little hand trees need some leaves!
Draw some leavesor get your kids to do iton the green construction paper before carefully trimming them out.
However, I just sketched a fundamental shape, and that ended up looking great.
Step 6
The final step is to assemble all our components.
Stick the hand to the top of your popsicle stick.
Then add a leaf (or more) near the middle, and youre done!
These hand bookmarks are so easy to make and look so adorable once finished.
Thats why theyre the perfectkid-friendly craft.
What Kind of Paper is Used for Bookmarks?
The key to the success of these bookmarks is using the right kind of paper.
If its too flimsy or thin, the bookmarks wont stick up when theyre sitting between the books pages.
If you want to make the bookmark even more interesting to look at, pick out some colored paper!
