Make Bookmarks for Young Readers!

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Make Bookmarks for Young Readers!

https://readingpartners.org/location/sf-bay-area

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Duration

1 - 2 hrs

Directions

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How Often Is This Offered?

Monthly

Age Range

K - 2nd

3rd - 5th

6th - 8th

High School

Help Required

Adult

Description

Help make bookmarks for other kids in your area who are learning how to read!

What's Needed To Complete

1. Cardstock 2. Scissors 3. Coloring supplies like markers or crayons 4. Anything else you would like to decorate with such as ribbon, stickers, glitter pens, etc.

Whose Help Is Required

Mom, Dad or other grown-up (some adult facilitation/involvement required).

Special Requirements

None

How It Makes A Difference

Your hand-made bookmarks can help reminder younger readers that literacy is important and can also be fun!

Where to Serve

From Home/Anywhere*

Instructions

1. Cut strips of cardstock to measure 6.5 x 1.5 inches. 2. Decorate strips with inspiring messages and colorful decorations. Get creative with color, stickers, and other materials. 3. For an added flair, punch a hole on top and add yarn or ribbon. 4. Repeat as many times as you want and mail or deliver completed bookmarks to our office. Reading Partners San Francisco Bay Area ATTN: Program Operations Manager 180 Grand Ave. St. #800 Oakland, CA 95610 Ideas for Bookmark Messages: - Time for reading! - I'm a bookworm. - Sssh! I'm reading - Dive into a book - Enter a different world - read! - Enjoy a book- get reading! - I've got my head in a book - Have you chosen a good book? - Reading is fun! - I love reading! - Reading is cool! - Reading forever! - Make friends with a book! - What's inside your book? - Born to read - I'm off to see the world - read! - I'm ready for reading! - On your mark, get set, READ1 For questions or to set up a time to deliver your bookmarks, contact us at volunteerSF@readingpartners.org.!

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