Do you have book lovers in your family? How about animal lovers? If so, all will adore this cute Mouse Bookmark. It is a perfect way to add some fun to your child’s reading and continue their fascination with animals. These mouse bookmarks are so easy to use thanks to the mouse bookmark template.
I love crafting with the kids, especially when the end result is useful. I have to say this mouse bookmark craft is one of my favorites! I love how they hug the corner of the page with their paws to keep their place. Does it get any cuter than that? All you need to do is print out the template, cut out the pieces of the mouse, and glue them together. Then your kids will have a favorite new bookmark to run along the pages as they read.
So why not have some fun mousing around while making a mouse bookmark today?
Mouse Bookmark
Anything that can keep kids reading is a plus for parents and teachers alike. This mouse bookmark is so cute and will get them excited to sit down and enjoy a good book. If you are a book lover or have a book lover you know there is no such thing as too many bookmarks so be sure to check out our Giraffe Bookmark and our Flamingo Bookmark to add them to the collection.
Printable Template
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Supplies
- Construction Paper
- Sharpie
- Glue Stick
- Pencil
- Scissors
How To Make A Mouse Bookmark
- Select gray and pink colored papers to trace the nose, tail, blush and inner ear patterns on the pink paper and trace the outer ear patterns, body base, lower legs and upper legs on gray colored construction paper.
- Cut out the traced patterns nicely.
- Attach the inner ear cutouts in the middle of the outer ear cutouts. Attach the lower legs on the bottom side of the body base.
- Attach the ear patterns on the top side of the body base pattern.
- Attach the nose and blush cutouts on the head part of the body base.
- Attach the tail cutout on either side of the body base pattern.
- Attach the eye cutouts above the nose, on the head part. Use a sharpie or gel pen to draw the mouth line of the papercraft mouse figure.
- Apply glue along the side of the body base and attach the upper leg cutouts on the side and keep the rest of the upper leg free from glue.
- Similarly, attach the other upper leg on the other side.
- To use the papercraft mouse as a bookmark, you can simply slide a page under the upper legs; between the upper legs and the body base.
Tips and Tricks
- A new bookmark helps encourage your child to read. With a fun art project like this, you can see your kid’s desire to read more. Encourage your kids to read by creating other fun DIY bookmarks throughout the whole year.
- Let your kids get creative with this project! Let them make their mouse however they want.
- Add googly eyes for fun!
- Put a piece of cheese in the mouse’s hand for a snack.
More Mouse Ideas
- Winter is here and it’s getting colder so as they read make some of The Absolute Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix and curl up with one of my kids favorite books, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. An even easier way to enjoy hot cocoa and bring another favorite mouse along as you read is to pop one of these Mickey Hot Chocolate Bombs Cups in a glass of warm milk. Yum!
- Kids love to pretend. So pretend to be mice and sneak around the house and try not to get caught before they get to the finish line.
- Take a trip to the pet store and go look at the mice. Talk with your kids about the different types of mice. Look to see which one is bigger and smaller. You can even talk about how to take care of a pet mouse.
Mouse Bookmark
Materials
- Colored Paper
- Sharpie
- Craft Glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
Instructions
- Select gray and pink colored papers to trace the nose, tail, blush and inner ear patterns on the pink paper and trace the outer ear patterns, body base, lower legs and upper legs on gray colored construction paper.
- Cut out the traced patterns nicely.
- Attach the inner ear cutouts in the middle of the outer ear cutouts. Attach the lower legs on the bottom side of the body base.
- Attach the ear patterns on the top side of the body base pattern.
- Attach the nose and blush cutouts on the head part of the body base.
- Attach the tail cutout on either side of the body base pattern.
- Attach the eye cutouts above the nose, on the head part. Use a sharpie or gel pen to draw the mouth line of the papercraft mouse figure.
- Apply glue along the side of the body base and attach the upper leg cutouts on the side and keep the rest of the upper leg free from glue.
- Similarly, attach the other upper leg on the other side.
- To use the papercraft mouse as a bookmark, you can simply slide a page under the upper legs; between the upper legs and the body base.
Notes
- A new bookmark helps encourage your child to read. With a fun art project like this, you can see your kid’s desire to read more. Encourage your kids to read by creating other fun DIY bookmarks throughout the whole year.
- Let your kids get creative with this project! Let them make their mouse however they want.
- Add googly eyes for fun!
- Put a piece of cheese in the mouse’s hand for a snack.
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.
