Toddler Activities: Make a Felt Bookmarkt
Toddler Activities: Make a felt bookmark your child will enjoy using while reading books.
DESCRIPTION
Make a beautiful bookmark using just felt, yarn and your child's creativity.
MATERIALS
7-10 different colors of felt
Elmer's Glue
Yarn
Hole Punch
Waxpaper
STEPS
Prepare Ahead
- Cut one piece of felt 2 1/2 inches x 6 inches
- Cut second piece of felt 17/8 inches x 5 3/8 inches
- Use hole punch to cut three holes across the top of the smaller piece of felt.
- Glue the two rectangles together as shown in photo. Do not punch the other holes at this time. Be very generous with the glue.
This will give the bookmark some stiffness.
- Put bookmark between waxpaper and place it under a heavy book. Leave for several hours.
- Cut out pieces of felt to decorate the bookmark, the pieces should be large enough for your toddler to hold and put in place. Have at least five
different colors and a different shape for each color.
- Cut yarn 8 inches long and prepare 2-3 strands for each hole. The number of strands depends on the thickness of the yarn.
- When the rectangles are completely dry you may start decorating the bookmark.
Time for Toddler Help
- Place a drop of glue on the felt that your toddler is holding and let them decide where to place it. It's alright
if you see glue coming out from under the felt, it will dry clear.
- Allow to dry for several hours.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
Be generous with the glue, do NOT press hard on the piece of felt. Sitting on "a cushion" of glue will create the best bond.
Use a glitter paint to add shine or spray with Acrylic Spray
EDUCATIONAL TIPS
Sort the felt pieces by color or shape before gluing on the pieces.
Make a pattern using the felt pieces prior to adhering to felt.
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