Looking for a fun activity to do with your students? Why not try making some cat bookmarks? This easy craft is perfect for any age group, and it’s a great way to get your students reading. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and will look so cute peeking out from the pages of your children’s favorite books. All you need are a few simple supplies, and you can make your own today. So gather up your students and let’s get started!
Cat Bookmark Craft
School has started again and anything that keeps kids’ reading is a plus for parents and teachers. This adorable cat bookmark is a fun craft for all ages and making their own bookmarks is motivating to young readers. Children will want to dive into a good book as their cat moves along the pages with them.
Supplies:
- Colored construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- Craft glue
- Sharpie or pen
How to Make a Cat Bookmark
Directions
- Download, print and cut out the cat template patterns. Select colored construction papers and trace the patterns on them. The template includes the following patterns- head, lower body, belly, nose, upper paws, tail, inner ear parts and spots/ marks. Cut out the traced patterns.
- Stick the inner ear cutouts on the ear parts of the head cutout and attach the belly (round shaped piece) in the middle of the lower body cutout.
- Stick the nose cutout in the middle of the head cutout and then stick the head pattern on the top side of the lower body pattern.
- Stick the spot/mark cutouts on the top side of the head and one on the tip of the tail cutout.
- Trim the extra sides of the attached spot cutouts to match their edges with the cat pattern layout.
- Stick the tail on any one side (left or right) of the paper cat figure.
- Apply a small amount of glue on the upper left and right sides of the lower body. We will attach the upper paws (legs) on both sides and keep the rest of the paws free from glue.
- Attach both upper legs on both sides of the lower body; keep the round edges inside the lower body.
- Use a sharpie to draw the face of the papercraft cat figure.
To use the papercraft cat as a bookmark, simply slide a sheet of paper between the lower body and the upper leg layers.
Tips and Tricks
- Keep encouraging your child to read by making bookmarks all year round.
- Let your kids get creative by letting them make their cat as colorful as they would like.
- Add googly eyes for some extra fun!
More Bookmark Ideas or More Cat Ideas …
- My kids loved the book If You Give a Cat a Cupcake and this cat bookmark would be perfect to hold their place as they read the adventures of what happens when a cat eats a cupcake.
- Use this Cat Paper Bag Puppet to act out the stories as the children read. Puppets are a great option for sensory play, tapping into your kids’ creativity and imagination while also developing hand strength and coordination. You’ll have so much fun together!
Cat Bookmark Craft
Looking for a fun activity to do with your students? Why not try making some cat bookmarks!
This easy craft is perfect for any age group, and it's a great way to get your students reading. Best of all, it's super easy to make and will look so cute peeking out from the pages of your children’s favorite books. All you need are a few simple supplies, and you can make your own today. So gather up your students and let's get started!
Materials
- Colored construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- Craft glue
- Sharpie or pen
Instructions
- Download, print and cut out the cat template patterns. Select colored construction papers and trace the patterns on them. The template includes the following patterns- head, lower body, belly, nose, upper paws, tail, inner ear parts and spots/ marks. Cut out the traced patterns.
- Stick the inner ear cutouts on the ear parts of the head cutout and attach the belly (round shaped piece) in the middle of the lower body cutout.
- Stick the nose cutout in the middle of the head cutout and then stick the head pattern on the top side of the lower body pattern.
- Stick the spot/mark cutouts on the top side of the head and one on the tip of the tail cutout.
- Trim the extra sides of the attached spot cutouts to match their edges with the cat pattern layout.
- Stick the tail on any one side (left or right) of the paper cat figure.
- Apply a small amount of glue on the upper left and right sides of the lower body. We will attach the upper paws (legs) on both sides and keep the rest of the paws free from glue.
- Attach both upper legs on both sides of the lower body; keep the round edges inside the lower body.
- Use a sharpie to draw the face of the papercraft cat figure.
Notes
- To use the papercraft cat as a bookmark, simply slide a sheet of paper between the lower body and the upper leg layer
- Keep encouraging your child to read by making bookmarks all year round.
- Let your kids get creative by letting them make their cat as colorful as they would like.
- Add googly eyes for some extra fun!
How Do I Print A PDF?
You’ll need a program that supports PDFs. Adobe Acrobat is a great option. Open the program, click file then print. Select your printer and the number of copies you want to print. Be sure you click double-sided if you want it to print on both sides.
Can I Resell These?
You may not resell any printable or template that you find on our website or received in your email. You may use them for class parties, at church, at home, or in the classroom. You may get these printed at an office supply store or copy center at your own expense.
Michele is a mom of 5 with her degree in marriage and family studies. She believes that one of the best ways you can spend time with your family is doing fun things together.