Printable Patriotic Bookmarks

Printable Patriotic Bookmarks are a fun and meaningful way for kids to celebrate pride in their country. These printable bookmarks for kids are great for the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, classroom activities, or a thoughtful visit to veterans at the VA.

We have included both a full-color version and a black and white version, so kids can print, color, cut, and share them with family, friends, classmates, or veterans.

Fun Facts

There are millions of veterans living in the United States, representing many generations of service.

The colors of the American flag are often associated with patriotic meaning: red for courage, white for purity, and blue for justice and perseverance.

Bookmarks have been used for hundreds of years to help readers save their place without damaging book pages.

Supplies

• White card stock
• Scissors
• Red, white, and blue yarn
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils, optional
• Hole punch

Instructions

1. Choose either the color patriotic bookmark printable or the black and white version.
2. Print the bookmarks on white card stock.
3. Cut the bookmarks apart along the lines.
4. If using the black and white version, let the kids color and decorate the bookmarks.
5. Punch a hole at the top where indicated.
6. Cut pieces of red, white, and blue yarn.
7. Use a half hitch knot to attach the yarn through the hole at the top of each bookmark.
8. Give the finished bookmarks to friends, family members, teachers, classmates, or veterans along with a new or gently used book.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

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