If you have a Dr. Seuss fan in the house, this Cat in the Hat Template Bookmark is the best! It's the perfect way for your little reader to keep their place in the book! This fun Dr. Seuss craft is great for all ages to join in on the fun!
Anytime that the kids read a Dr. Seuss book, they'll be so happy that they have their very own bookmark to keep their page! They'll be able to keep this activity and use it as they grow!
Since reading is so important for kids to do, it's never a bad idea to create DIY bookmarks at home! They can be as creative as they want and they're for sure to love the results! Fast, simple, & so simple to do!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Easy to Color + Cut: Just print, color, and snip—great for little hands.
- Encourages Reading: Kids will love marking their place with the Cat in the Hat!
- Perfect for Read Across America: A fun craft to pair with Seuss-themed lessons or story time.
🖌️ How to Make This Horton Bookmark for Kids
- Step 1: Download and print out the bookmarks. Color the bookmarks with crayons or marker. Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
- Step 2: Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
- Step 3: Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
- Step 4: Carefully slide the thread off the cardstock and do not allow it to close together. Keep the loop open. Cut the thread from the spool.
- Step 5: Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hang.
- Step 6: Cut a long piece of thread and start wrapping it around the top as you see in photo. Secure by tying a knot. Trim off the excess thread. Take your scissors and slide them into the middle of the loop and cut the bottom of the loop to create a tassel.
- Step 7: Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
Don't forget to get your free bookmark printable below! Just click, print, and let the kids have a blast!
💡 Pro Tip: Integrate the project into a class-wide reading challenge where students track completed books using their own custom-designed trackers.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Morning Start: Use this type of activity as a calm entry task that gets students focused right away, especially after noisy hallway transitions.
- Transition Buffer: Place it between subjects to ease mental shifts while keeping energy low and students actively engaged without added distractions.
- Fast Finishers: Offer it to students who complete assignments early so they stay busy with a creative task that still feels purposeful.
- Reading Link: Pair with themed book sessions so students make visual-literal connections that support comprehension and keep reading more interactive.
- Peer Helpers: Let confident students guide others during these projects to build peer support, responsibility, and shared learning experiences in class.
- Center Time: Add it to small group rotations to allow quiet engagement while teachers focus on reteaching or assessing target students.
💭 FAQs
Teachers can adapt the design for different book characters or units, turning it into a recurring classroom activity that matches reading themes throughout the year.
The straightforward shape and minimal prep make it ideal for large batches. Kids can work independently or in rotation without needing one-on-one assistance.
Finished bookmarks can be displayed on bulletin boards or walls as part of a reading corner, then taken home after the unit ends for practical use.
Giving students bookmarks they’ve made themselves encourages personal accountability during reading time and cuts down on disruptions from lost place searching.
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Download Printable Template
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Dr. Seuss Bookmark Craft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer - For printing all our fantastic printables
Notes
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