Make Your Own Bunny Bookmark
Have you ever observed your child engaged in a children's book? Their eyes widen with wonder, and their tiny fingers eagerly point out details we may have overlooked or simply glanced over. Children are naturally curious, constantly seeking answers to the countless questions swirling in their minds. One powerful method to ignite this curiosity is through the world of books.
Begin a reading adventure with your preschooler by making a bookmark inspired by “Elinor Wonders Why.” Nurture your child's curiosity and love for reading with Elinor by their side.
Materials
Directions
Cut a 6 by 6-inch square from white paper. Save the remaining paper for Elinor's ears and tail.
Fold the square in half diagonally to make a triangle, ensuring the top two corners align.
Fold the lower corners of the triangle towards the top to form a diamond shape, ensuring that all corners meet at the top. Then, unfold the diamond back into the triangle.
Bring one tip of the top triangle down to the middle, creating an inverted triangle shape. Press firmly to ensure a crisp crease. Then, draw a straight line along the crease using a red-colored pencil. Finally, color the area above the line you drew with the red pencil to replicate Elinor's iconic red skirt.
Take the bottom right triangle to the top and tuck it into the pocket formed by the inverted triangle. This is achieved by folding the pointed end and then inserting it downward into the pocket. Repeat the same on the left side.
It's time to start crafting Elinor's face! Begin by drawing an upside-down arch, almost like the letter U, in the center of the white section of the bookmark. (Note: The white part of the paper bookmark is at the bottom, while the red part is at the top.) Next, draw two oval shapes for the eyes and two short arches for the eyebrows. Then, draw an upside-down triangle and color it pink. Lastly, draw a long arch below the pink nose to create Elinor's smile.
To draw Elinor's hair, use a black pencil. Add depth to it by drawing additional lines with a black marker. To design Elinor's T-shirt, draw lines and curves below her face, as shown in the photograph below. Ask your child to color the top of Elinor's dress red and her T-shirt purple.
Use the remaining paper to make Elinor's ears and tail. Cut out two narrow arches (approximately 2 1/2 inches long) to create the ears. Use a pink pencil to draw a smaller oval shape inside each ear. Outline the ears with a black marker and then glue them to the inside of your handmade bookmark. Lastly, cut out a 1/2 inch circle for Elinor's bunny tail and glue it on top of the red triangle.
The next time you read a book with your child, use this DIY corner bookmark inspired by "Elinor Wonders Why" to mark the page where you left off. Just like Elinor, encourage your child to be curious about the story. Ask your child questions about the book, such as “What do you think will happen next?” or “Does this remind you of anything we've done/seen together?” You can also suggest new books by asking, "What book do you want to read next?"
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