This Horton Dr. Seuss Free Bookmark Template is adorable! The quote on the bookmark is perfect for them to be reminded of every single day. When they're using their bookmarks, they'll get to hold their page AND see their own colorful and creative craft in use.
It's really cute to see the kids excited about reading! And when they can use a bookmark that is customized by them, why not let them? This is a fun way for them to pay attention while they're turning those pages so that they can come back later for more.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Adorably Inspiring: Horton’s sweet, caring vibe makes this bookmark extra special for little readers.
- Motivates Reading: Kids will be excited to mark their place with a character they love.
- Perfect for Seuss Fans: A fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss while sneaking in a little crafting.
🖌️ How To Make This Horton Bookmark for Kids
- Step 1: Download and print out the bookmarks. (You'll find the template at the bottom of this post.)
- Step 2: Color the bookmarks with crayon or marker.
- Step 3: Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
- Step 4: Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
- Step 5: Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
- Step 6: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 7: Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hang.
- Step 8: 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.
- Step 9: Take your scissors and slide them into the middle of the loop and cut the bottom of the loop to create a tassel.
- Step 10: Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
You should just make a plan to let the kids make more than one of these adorable bookmarks! This way they can hold the pages in more than one book!
Don't forget to grab your free Horton Bookmark Template below!
💡 Pro Tip: Laminating the bookmark keeps it protected from creases, spills, or smudges. It adds shine and makes the design last through countless reading sessions!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Utilize the Printable Template: Download and print the Horton template to make the process easier. It provides a fun and structured base for kids to color and cut along neatly.
- Choose Quality Cardstock: Use thick cardstock paper instead of regular printer paper. This gives the bookmark a solid feel and ensures it won’t bend or tear easily.
- Personalize with Colors: Let kids choose their favorite colors for Horton. Encouraging creativity with crayons or markers adds a personal touch and makes each bookmark unique.
- Add a Tassel: Attach a small tassel using yarn or thread at the top. It not only adds style but makes it easier to find the page in a book.
- Incorporate Reading Time: Pair this craft with a reading session of Horton Hears a Who! to build a stronger emotional connection to the story and make the activity more meaningful.
- Encourage Multiple Creations: Allow kids to make several versions using different colors or poses. They can gift them to friends, making the craft more social and fun.
💭 FAQs
You'll need cardstock, crayons or markers, scissors, a hole punch, thread, and a printer to create the Horton bookmark.
Begin by downloading and printing the free Horton bookmark template. Color the bookmark with crayons or markers, then cut it out.
After coloring and cutting out the bookmark, punch a hole at the top. Create a tassel by wrapping thread around folded cardstock, tying it off, and attaching it through the hole.
Download Bookmark Template
Get your free Horton Hears A Who Bookmark Template here!
Horton Bookmark Craft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer - For printing all our fantastic printables
Instructions
- Download and print out the bookmarks.
- Color the bookmarks with crayon or marker.
- Cut the bookmarks out and hole punch the hole at the top.
- Fold a piece of cardstock in half and then over until it’s been folded four times total.
- Wrap thread around the cardstock until your desired thickness has been reached. Forty times seems to work perfectly.
- 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.
- Gently slide thread through the loop and leave it hang.
- 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.
- Tie a knot into the piece of thread you left hanging and then loop it through the hole in the bookmark.
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