Materials
Plain-colored party hats
Permanent marker (adult only)
Glue
Shallow plastic plates
Cotton swabs
Pompom balls, in a variety of sizes
Instructions
1. Select one of your favorite children's books that you have previously read to
them. Explain that pictures in books are also called illustrations. Mark some of
your favorite pictures with a bookmark and show them to the children.
2. Tell the children what bookmarks are they mark a place in a book. Explain
that they can use bookmarks to mark where their favorite illustrations are
in a book.
3. Cut out bookmarks from construction paper and write "My Favorite
Illustrations" near the top with a black marker.
4. Give each child a bookmark and encourage him to decorate it. They can draw
favorite book characters, or any other picture that is meaningful to them.
5. On the back of each bookmark, write the child's name.
6. Laminate the bookmark or cover it with clear contact paper for durability.
7. Model and practice using the "favorite illustration" bookmarks in class. As a
class, share your favorite pictures in books using the bookmarks.
8. Explain to the parents (in person or in your class newsletter) how children can
use the "favorite illustration" bookmark. Encourage them to read together at
home using this new tool!
