Dog Bookmarks to Color: Cute Ways to Make Reading Fun (Free)

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These dog bookmarks to color are delightful ways to enjoy coloring fun and boost reading time.

This free printable set of coloring bookmarks with puppy themes includes 5 styles. These DIY reading accessories have cute dog and puppy puns plus paw prints, bones, balls, and more.

Find out why these bookmarks with dog themes mean so much to our family. Plus, get my tips and ideas for making and sharing these bookmarks. Learn more and get your free set today!

Your Kids Will Really Dig These Dog Bookmarks

Would you like some quick and easy ways to get kids excited about reading? Maybe you want some print-and-go screen-free activities? Perhaps you need some frugal ways to learning fun?

These free printable dog bookmarks to color are brilliant for all of those things and more!

My boys LOVE our coloring bookmarks. We have so many of these DIY bookmarks and it's awesome. These bookmarks get used for our homeschool time, reading for pleasure, and to share with family and friends.

Although my boys frequently use their Pokemon, Super Mario, and Minecraft sets), they've been picking more of our animal-themed bookmarks. It's so cool to see which bookmarks they select for their daily reading.

Recently, Xman (my youngest) asked if I had any dog bookmarks for him to color. He had been playing with our beloved dog, Cooper (the most pampered mutt ever!). Our family jokes that Cooper has me wrapped around his paw - and it's true! I knew that I had to add some puppy-themed bookmarks to our collection - and to share them with you!

Learn More About These Dog Coloring Bookmarks

This free printable set of dog coloring bookmarks includes 5 different styles on 1 page. All of these printable reading tools are created to be colored and are in black-and-white.

Each bookmark has dog/puppy themes and positive, punny messages, like:

• Reading is PAW-some (with puppy on stack of books with bone, paw print, heart, and star)
• DIG into a good book (with cute dog, bone with bow, paw prints, ball, heart, and star)
• Reading is a real TREAT (with dog eating out of bowl with paw prints, hearts, star, ball, and bone)
• Reading is PAW-fect (with smiling pup, heart, stars, and paw prints)
• Reading is PUP-tastic (with dog hugging pile of books, stars, hearts, and paw prints)

Creative Ways to Make These Puppy Bookmarks

I like to print our coloring bookmarks on white cardstock. The boys and I have found that this material is the best for durability. Another way to improve durability is to laminate (with laminator or with self-adhesive laminating sheets).

My mom gave us a set of glitter gel pens and I'm obsessed! Gel pens are my go-to coloring tools for my bookmarks. My boys think fine-tip markers and color pencils are cool, too.

Oh, and another easy way to strengthen your DIY bookmarks is to use washi tape on the backs. I pick a glitter one or pattern that coordinates with the theme. My boys stick with more basic colors.

Sometimes, we use a hole punch at the top of the bookmark. Then, add a ribbon or piece of colored twine or yarn through the hole for extra customization.

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Fun Ideas for Sharing Your Bookmarks with Dog Themes

These dog bookmarks are so cute! Make sure to print out extra copies so you can keep some and share with others. A few ideas for sharing:

• Celebrating National Dog Day (August 26)
• Celebrating National Puppy Day (March 23)
• Summer fun activities
• Rainy day fun
• Boredom busters
• Screen-free activities
• A dog or puppy party!
• For reading buddies at your local animal shelter

You can also use these DIY bookmarks for gift tags or placing in cards. My boys have also enjoyed mailing them to friends and family members (who love dogs as much as we do) to make their reading time extra special.

Have a Pup-Tastic Time with These Resources

These printable reading accessories are cool ways to jumpstart your reading (and dog + puppy) fun. Here are some resources for more ways to keep it going:

National Geographic Readers: Woof! 100 Fun Facts About Dogs (L3)The Dog Encyclopedia for KidsDog Breed Guide: A complete reference to your best friend fur-everThe Complete Book of Dogs: Breeds, Training, Health Care: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia Of Dogs With A Fully Illustrated Guide To 230 Breeds And Over 1500 PhotographsBrainwright - Dog STAX - The Pup-Packing Puzzle - 48 Pieces100 PICS Dogs Travel Game | Learn 100 Dog Breeds Flash Cards with Slide Reveal Case | Card Game, Gift, Stocking Stuffer | for Kids and Adults | Ages 6+Ridley’s Dressed Up Dogs Memory Game – Includes 50 Matching Cards and Instructions – Memory Card Game Featuring Well-Dressed Dogs – Fun for All Ages, Makes a Great Gift Idea

Get Your Free Printable Dog Bookmarks to Color

Hot diggity dog! I'm thrilled that you're ready to join us on our reading fun adventures with dogs and puppies!

This free set of coloring bookmarks featuring cute dogs includes 5 styles on 1 printable (PDF) page.

Print as many of these adorable bookmarks as you need to enjoy with your students at home, in the classroom, and at the library. Please share this post if you know anyone who also likes to make reading fun for their kids!

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