Book Week / Tasselled Bookmark Making
Tasselled Bookmark Making
Children design and decorate their own bookmarks with ribbon tassels, encouraging them to keep reading.
How to run it
- Cut card into bookmark strips.
- Children decorate with markers and stickers.
- Punch a hole at the top.
- Thread and tie a ribbon tassel.
- Use the bookmark in a book from the reading corner.
You will need
- card
- ribbon
- markers
- hole punch
- stickers
Make it easier or harderPre-punch holes for younger children; older children can add a favourite quote.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 1Children create a personal item that supports their reading.
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