Looking for a fun way to get kids excited about a summer of reading? This adorable bookmark craft is just the thing.
Materials
- Blank index cards
- Markers, crayons, or watercolor paints
- Hole punch
- Ribbon
- Glue
Instructions
- Set up your littles with an index card in portrait layout and let them draw! They can use any medium to design anything they want.
- Help your kiddos use the hole punch to punch a hole near the center of the top of the index card.
- Thread your ribbon through the hole, and carefully glue or tie the ribbon pieces together. Your bookmark is reading-ready!
- You’ll use this bookmark for years — be sure to take photos of how much fun it was to make!
With more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, summer is the season to fall in love with books as a family. Here are some ways to get started.
0-12 Month-Olds: Read to your little — and not just simple books! Babies may be drawn in by listening to the rhythm of the language when you read from a book for older kids.
12-24 Month-Olds: Start engaging with your kiddo as you read by asking them to point out colors and objects.
24+ Month-Olds: The library is a great place for two year olds! Take regular trips and encourage kids to pick out books that catch their eye.
