There are so many wonderful stories about Christmas and Father Christmas — and little ones absolutely love hearing them as the festive season draws near! They get so excited by the pictures and love flipping through their new books!
So we've put together 3 super cute and easy bookmarks for our little readers. A Christmas tree, a red-nosed reindeer and a snowman. A craft that combines the joy of the festive season with the love of books — and that's exactly what makes it so special!
What You'll Need
- Printed template (ready to download below)
- Scissors
- Glue
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Print the template Print the ready-made template — for best results, use card stock rather than regular paper so your bookmark is more durable!
Step 2 — Cut Cut out the bookmark pieces following the lines. You can help your little ones if they are not yet very confident with scissors.
Step 3 — Fold and glue Follow the pictures to fold the two little triangles and glue them together. Allow the glue to dry well before moving on to the next step.
Step 4 — Add the details The hat for the snowman, the antlers for the reindeer, and the trunk and star for the Christmas tree will make your bookmarks even more adorable!
Step 5 — Use it! Your bookmark is ready to go inside your favourite Christmas book. Happy reading!
Educational Benefits
Fine motor skills: Cutting, folding and gluing — three different motor skills in one activity. Excellent preparation for writing and everyday hand use.
Hand-eye coordination: The precise folding and placement of the paper develops visual-motor coordination and attention to detail.
Love of books: A bookmark made by the child themselves becomes a reason to love reading even more — and what better gift could there be!
Creative expression: Every bookmark takes on its own character in each child's hands — a unique result made with great joy!
Festive atmosphere and emotional development: Festive creations bring happiness, spark imagination and create wonderful memories with the family.
