Encourage Independent Reading With Printable Coloring Bookmarks

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to encourage reading? This set of printable coloring bookmarks is perfect for young readers! With bold adventure-themed designs and the phrase “There’s an Adventure in Every Book!” these printable coloring bookmarks are a great addition to any classroom, library, or reading corner—especially at the start of a new school year or even during Read Across America Week!

Let Them Design Their Own Cute Bookmarks! Printable Template

Get students excited about reading and let them design their own cute bookmarks. With fun graphics and motivating quotes, kids will love making these bookmarks their own while reinforcing positive reading habits.

Ways to Use These Printable Coloring Bookmarks for Kids

Need ideas on how you can use these in the classroom? Here are a few of our favourites!

• Reading Incentive – Let students color a bookmark after finishing a book or reaching a reading goal.
• Reading Challenge Rewards – Use bookmarks as prizes for reading bingo, book challenges, or reading logs.
• Personalized Bookmarks for Book Boxes – Students decorate bookmarks to keep in their independent reading bins.
• “Currently Reading” Placeholders – Students use bookmarks to mark their current reads in a classroom library.
• Brain Break Station – Use bookmarks as quick, low-prep coloring activities when students need a break.
• Welcome Gifts – Place a coloring bookmark on each desk for the first day of school.
• Literacy Night Stations – Set up a bookmark-making booth at family literacy events.

Download Your Printable Bookmarks to Color Today!

Each of these printable bookmarks to color is perfect for young readers and can be used all year long. These bookmarks give students a fun and personal way to connect with their reading while also reinforcing the idea that every book is the start of a new journey.

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More Bookmark Printables To Add To Your Teacher Stash!

Looking for more bookmark printables to add to your collection? We’ve got you covered! Make sure you check out these printable bookmarks for kids before you go!

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