Any Dr. Seuss fan will love this Thing 1 Thing 2 Dr Seuss Bookmark activity! It's a fun way to print and use to hold a place in a book. Grab a few Dr. Seuss books and put them to good use! Having bookmarks for the kids is also the perfect way to encourage them to read.
Also while you're here check out this Dr Seuss I Spy Activity.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Instant Fun: Print it out, cut it, and bam – you’ve got a super fun bookmark that’s ready to go!
- Dr. Seuss Magic: Thing 1 and Thing 2 add the perfect Seuss-y touch, making reading more exciting.
- Encourages Reading: With these fun bookmarks, kids will be more excited to dive into their books and keep track of their progress.
🖌️ How To Make This Dr Seuss Bookmark
- Step 1: Download and print out the bookmarks. Color the bookmarks with crayons or marker.
- Step 2: 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.
- 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. 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 6: 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.
Tips for Making This Simple Bookmark Craft
The biggest tip for using the Dr. Seuss bookmark craft is that you need to let the kids have fun! There is no right or wrong way to decorate so let their art and creativity fly! This is a time that they can customize something exactly how they want.
Grab Your Free Bookmark Template Below
💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to create their own "Thing" characters by using different colors for the hair or clothing. This sparks creativity and gives them a chance to invent their own Seuss-inspired creatures!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Start with a Solid Base: Choose sturdy cardstock for the bookmark. This helps the final product last longer and stand up to daily use without getting damaged.
- Embrace Bold Colors: Use bright red, blue, and white to capture the essence of Thing 1 and Thing 2. Bold, vivid colors make the design pop and keep kids excited about crafting.
- Keep Faces Simple: For the faces of Thing 1 and Thing 2, simple black marker lines work best. Let kids get creative with different expressions, making each bookmark unique.
- Incorporate Fun Text: Add quotes or simple phrases from the book, like "Thing 1" or "Thing 2," to enhance the theme. This also ties the craft back to the beloved Dr. Seuss story.
- Add a Protective Coating: After the kids finish decorating, consider laminating the bookmark or applying clear tape to protect it from wear and tear over time.
- Use Ribbons for Flair: Attach a colorful ribbon at the top for extra flair. This makes the bookmark more fun and easier to find inside a book.
💭 FAQs
Designing recognizable characters like Thing 1 and Thing 2 introduces kids to branding basics — how simple visuals make characters memorable worldwide.
Carefully managing small pieces and details helps improve children's sustained concentration, strengthening their ability to focus on precision tasks.
Matching the specific blues, reds, and whites of Thing 1 and Thing 2 encourages children to notice subtle shades and visual details closely.
Using just a few shapes and colors to express entire characters teaches kids how minimal design can still deliver powerful messages effectively.
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Get your free Printable Thing 1 Thing 2 Bookmark Template here!
Thing 1 Thing 2 Dr. Seuss Bookmark Craft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole Punch
- Thread. Any color thread you choose.
- Scissors
- Printer
Instructions
- Download and print out the bookmarks.
Color the bookmarks with crayons or markers. - 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 hanging.
- 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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