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Activity

Ally Bookmark

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About this Activity

Remind children what they learned from the books they listened to that day. Encourage them to think about how Allies behave. Tell them their bookmarks can help them remember when they read other books.

Skills Addressed

  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Letter Recognition
  • Word Awareness

Activity Details

In advance:

  • Cut cardstock into bookmark strips
    • In landscape position, about 4 bookmarks per paper
  • Using hole punch, punch a hole near the top of each bookmark, in the center
  • Using black marker, write ALLY in open block letters across the bookmark, as large as possible
  • Cut yarn/ribbon into 6” pieces, enough for each bookmark
  • Loop yarn through each bookmark
  • Make an example by coloring in your bookmark and writing your name on the back
  • Place crayons and pencils at each table
  • Place bookmarks out on a surface where children can choose one, before going to their table

For the craft:

  • Show children your bookmark, make sure to show your name on the back
  • Have children choose a bookmark and head to a table
  • Have children color their bookmark however they wish to
  • Encourage each child to try writing their names with a pencil on the back of their bookmark

Activity Notes

  • Lesson

    Be an Ally
  • Prep Time: 10-30 Min
  • Activity Time: 5-10 Min
  • Supplies: Cardstock in different colors, black marker, hole-punch, yarn/ribbon, crayons, & pencils

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