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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to encourage your child to read? These free printable coloring bookmarks for kids are just what you need! Perfect for young readers who love to color, these bookmarks will make reading time even more exciting. Theyโre easy to make and a great way for kids to express their creativity while keeping their place in their favorite books.
RELATED: Kids will enjoy coloring their bookmarks and cutting them out. How about starting a reading group with these kids’ book club printables? There are everything from reading logs to questions and even corner bookmarks.
Why Kids Love Coloring Bookmarks
Kids love coloring because it allows them to use their imagination and create something unique. When they can color their own bookmarks, it adds a personal touch to their reading experience. Plus, coloring is a great activity for developing fine motor skills and focusing on details. These printable bookmarks to color will make kids feel proud as they mark the pages of their favorite book!ย
I love to get kids reading and look for ways to motivate them to be readers. These printable bookmarks to color will make kids feel proud as they mark the pages of their favorite book!
Supplies for Coloring Bookmarks
- Cardstock
- Color Printer
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils, Gel Pens, Crayons, Markers or even Watercolors (make sure you very thick cardstock)
- Free printable coloring bookmarks
TIP: Make your bookmark extra fancy by adding a tassel. Let me show you how to make one with this easy tassel tutorial. Plus you will find more bookmarks to color to give to friends.
Free Coloring Bookmarks
How to Print
Printing these bookmarks couldn’t be any easier! All you need to do is print and color for a great craft activity kids love. Bookmarks are great to encourage reading.
- Download and print the PDF in black and white on card stock.
- Color and cut out. TIP: It can be easier to color before the bookmarks are cut.
TIP: Laminate the bookmarks after coloring to make them more durable. Many school supply stores or printing places will provide this service for a couple of dollars. Laminators can also be readily purchased online and are great for a variety of projects.
How fun are these free printable bookmarks to color? Fun bookmarks with different designs are perfect to get kids and adults excited about reading. ย
More Bookmark Ideas
Reading is a fun activity for sure! Check out these creative activities and themed bookmarks to inspire kids to pick up a book and read!
- Book marks with Inspirational Sayings I love these and they are another free printable coloring design
- Bookmarks for Friends These bookmarks with sweet sentiments would be fun to give to friends or pass out for party favors
- Quotable Bookmarks
- Covered Button Bookmarks – this easy project makes a cute gift
- Crochet Bookmark
- Handmade Bookmark Ideas
- Fabric Bookmarks are just lovely!
- Animal Bookmarks – super cute classroom Valentine kiddos will love to pass out
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