Hungry Bookmark

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Children will enjoy these toothy bookmarks. As children read, their bookmarks seem to "eat" through their books.

Suggested Season/Holiday
Father’s Day, Any Occasion

Age Range

K–16

Materials

Scissors, ruler, recycled newspaper and colored paper, tape, glue, googly eyes (optional)

Time It Takes to Complete This Activity
Approximately 30 minutes

Directions
1)    Cut a piece of paper so that it’s a perfect square (8½ x 8½ inches).
2)    Fold the paper in half diagonally to create a triangle.
3)    Fold two corners of the triangle upward to create a diamond.
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4)    Fold the diamond in half once to create a triangle.
5)    Fold the triangle in half once more to create your final triangle shape.
6)    Secure the open flap with a small piece of tape.
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7)    Cut pieces of colored paper to embellish your “monster”—cut a zigzag shape for teeth, which can be pasted in between the flaps of paper on one side of the triangle; glue on googly eyes and add other embellishments. Add glasses for the Father’s Day variation!
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