Over the years, we have shared many book lists for kids, filled with amazing stories. I love pulling together collections of books that I know kids, tweens, and even teens will enjoy. What goes best with a good book is a great bookmark. This is why I ventured into making creative, free printable bookmarks for kids. A great craft for kids or to go along with an awesome book for kids. *updated in 2026*
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When I was a child, my mom would always gift us a new bookmark with every book we received. Even if it was just the free bookmarks she picked up at the library or at the bookstore. A bookmark is an important part of the reading experience.
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How to Print and Use Printable Bookmarks
supplies you will need
printer paper or card stock - white and colorful
pencil crayons, markers, and crayons
double-sided tape
scissors
I like to print my bookmarks on white cardstock paper. I find the cardstock paper is more durable than regular printer paper, and the markers I use don't bleed through the paper. I also like to add a second piece of colorful cardstock to the back of the bookmarks. I cut this second rectangle a little larger than the bookmark. This gives each bookmark a colorful border and more durability.
These bookmarks are a wonderful creative activity for the classroom or for home use. For early readers, a bookmark can underline the text and help kids keep track of their place on the line. As kids grow, they can jot down their ideas or inspiration on the back of a bookmark. And, don't forget the critical role they play in protecting the pages of your books!
Our colouring bookmarks take the bookmark to a whole new level. The kids can get creative and colour their own bookmarks to keep or share. We have bookmarks for almost every holiday and season. So, you are sure to find a set of bookmarks that inspires you and your kids to get creative. However, you choose to use these bookmarks, I hope you and your readers enjoy the messages and designs all year round!
Printable Bookmarks
Holiday Bookmarks to Print and Color
Share a little love with your friends, family and classmates with our printable Valentine's Day bookmarks
Have some fun with rainbows, leprechauns and rainbows! Our St. Patrick's Day bookmarks are a fun activity for the classroom or home
These bunny-filled Easter bookmarks make a sweet Easter gift for the kids
Mother's Day Bookmarks to Colour - What mom wouldn't like to receive a kid-coloured bookmark on Mother's Day?
Happy Pride Month! Let's celebrate with this rainbow-filled collection of Pride bookmarks!
Father's Day Colouring Bookmark - We can't forget to treat Dad with a custom bookmark too!
Earth Day Bookmark for Kids - Kids are so curious about the world around them. Spark their interest in the environment with a great book and an Earth Day bookmark to color.
International Women's Day Quotation Bookmarks to Colour - Inspiration in a bookmark! Colour the words of some amazing women for International Women's Day.
Thanksgiving
Colour You Own Halloween Bookmark - The spooky season is a fun time to get a new Halloweenie book and colour your own Halloween bookmark.
Print a copy of our Thanksgiving Day Bookmarks for everyone who will be gathering at your Thanksgiving dinner. Bring out the pencil crayons and everyone can color their own bookmark.
Christmas Bookmarks to Colour and Gift - What a sweet Christmas gift for grandparents or add them to your child's Christmas book. There are so many ways to share our printable bookmarks.
Ring in the new year with our set of party-filled Happy New Year's bookmarks. A fun addition to your family's countdown party.
Seasonal Coloring Bookmarks
Celebrate the arrival of spring with our spring bookmarks to color. The perfect rainy day activity for kids.
Summer Bookmarks for Kids to Colour - Ah, relaxing on the beach with a good book. Hanging in a hammock reading away on a warm summer day. You just need a cute summer bookmark to colour!
It's fall y'all, and these printable fall bookmarks are waiting for someone to fill them with the vibrant colours of fall.
Winter Bookmarks to Color for Kids - Here is the perfect snow day activity for kids! Grab the pencil crayons and get coloring the snow away.
Back to School Bookmarks for Kids
Back to School Bookmarks for Students to Colour - Here's a great first day of school activity for students. Colour their own back-to-school bookmark and get them excited about reading!
More Back to School Bookmarks and Pencil Bookmarks too! - We've created even more back to school bookmarks, including pencil bookmarks for kids to add their names to.
Other Creative Bookmarks for Kids to Color
This collection of printable garden bookmarks celebrates our love of gardening! The flowers, the veggies, and the insects too!
Here's a fun set for the sporty folks in your life! Grab our printable soccer bookmarks. Get kids excited about reading and soccer, too!
Celebrate a love of reading with our reading bookmarks to colour.
Get creative with our zentangle bookmarks. We share blank bookmarks and bookmarks that have doodle lines already in place. Pick which style you like, grab your thin-tipped marker, and get doodling!
Owl Bookmarks - And, something a little different is our owl bookmark. For this one, the kids get to draw their own owl on our hoot-i-ful bookmark!
I cannot wait to share all kinds of new designs I'm working on for this year! The only question that remains is, which bookmark will your kids print and color first?!
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If you love our bookmarks, be sure to check out all of our themed book lists for kids. We have books for preschoolers, early readers, tweens and teens. Something for everyone.
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