Creative bookmark ideas for students.
Foster a love of reading with a unique bookmark that encourages students to keep reading.
There's nothing worse than losing your page while reading. So, to avoid folding down pages and risk damaging your book, a bookmark is always the best option. For students, it can also help them to develop good reading habits and make reading more enjoyable. Our top tips and bookmark design ideas for students offer a helping hand that will turn students into lifelong readers. Simply grab your paper and scissors, or search for bookmark templates on Adobe Express, to get started.
Animal and nature themed bookmarks.
The beauty of the natural world and all its cute animals make for great bookmarks. This option offers a lot of room for creativity, with students able to create bookmarks using the shape of leaves, flowers or trees to bring that connection to nature. Focus on a specific part of nature, like the ocean to create nautical themes, underwater worlds of fish and sharks. Alternatively, if students have a favourite animal, like a pet cat or dog, these also create a strong emotional bond that will help motivate them to keep reading. Adobe Express has heaps of images you can use for free and add to your bookmark in a few clicks. You can even remove the background of an image you want to use to isolate your subject.
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Get artistic with your bookmark.
Create something truly unique by exploring artistic styles and techniques. You could incorporate drawings or anime style art, paint using watercolours or even press real flowers or leaves into your design. Play around with pencils, markers, crayons or even chalk to find a style that looks visually appealing to you. It can also be a lot of fun to try using different textures and simple bookmark craft. Adding glitter, tassels, origami or even your own thumbprint can make a design more personal.
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Character or hobby themed bookmarks.
Whether it's cartoon characters, superheroes or pirates, character bookmarks always hit the mark with children and teenagers alike. Similarly, bookmarks tailored to the interest of the student, like cricket or music will make for engaging designs. Students can even create a bookmark with a character that is featured in or on the cover of the book they are reading.
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Seasonal or festival bookmarks.
More creative bookmark ideas for students could include focusing on seasonal themes, creating a winter bookmark with an ice and snow image, or an autumnal bookmark full of colourful brown and red leaves. Likewise, a fun idea could be to focus on creating a bookmark about popular festivals like Diwali, Holi or Dussehra. Festive bookmarks can bring a real joy to reading and help students learn more about the significance of the event.
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Useful things to know.
Here are some tips for students looking to create a special bookmark.
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