Bookworm Bookmark
Make reading more fun with this cheerful Bookworm Bookmark craft for kids. Children can make one bookworm for each book they read, then write the book title on the back. Collect the finished bookmarks and hang them together as a reading progress mobile for a fun classroom or homeschool activity.
This easy bookmark craft is a great project for school days, library week, summer reading programs, or anytime you want to encourage kids to enjoy more books.
Fun Facts
Reading can be a relaxing activity for both kids and adults. Some experts say that reading may help reduce stress because it gives the mind a quiet break and a chance to focus on a story.
Bookworms are not really worms. The word “bookworm” is often used to describe someone who loves to read.
Bookmarks help protect books by keeping pages from getting folded or damaged.
Books To Pair With This Craft
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm by Herman Parish
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
A Worm’s Tale by Barbara Lingren
Toestomper and the Caterpillars by Sharleen Collicott
Supplies
- Construction paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Wiggle eyes
- Glue stick
- Markers or colored pencils
- Large bottle cap or small plastic lid to trace around
Instructions
- Trace around a large bottle cap or small plastic lid six times on construction paper.
- Cut out the six circles.
- Glue the circles together in a row, slightly overlapping each one, to make a worm shape.
- Glue wiggle eyes onto the first circle to make the bookworm’s face.
- Write or cut out the letters “READ!” and add one letter to each circle.
- Write the name of the book on the back of the bookmark.
- Make a new Bookworm Bookmark for every book you read. You can collect them in a jar, hang them on string, or turn them into a reading progress mobile.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this Bookworm Bookmark as part of a classroom reading challenge. Each child can make one bookworm for every book they finish, then write the title and author on the back.
Create a “Bookworm Reading Wall” where students add their finished bookworms throughout the month. This makes a colorful classroom display and helps students see their reading progress.
For a writing activity, ask children to write one sentence on the back describing their favorite part of the book. Older students can add the main character, setting, or a short recommendation.
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This is so adorable!!! I made a template based off of this for my group of kids (I’m an afterschool counselor) and they absolutely loved it. The googly eyes are a super cute touch.
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