My, my, my…what a big nose you have. All the better to mark your place in your favourite book! Never lose track of where you are with this fun, colourful, big nose bookmark.
Materials
- Cardstock
- Washi Tape
- Scissors
- Markers
- Pipe cleaner
Directions
- Cut a rectangle out of cardstock. This will be the base of your bookmark, so feel free to make it whatever size you’d like.
- On another piece of cardstock, design your bookmark’s nose. This will help to hold your bookmark in place in your book, so you want it to be nice and big, but the shape is up to you! Do you want it to be round, square, or pointy?
- Cut a piece of washi tape and attach your nose to your bookmark.
- Use markers to draw on eyes. Add a mouth behind your nose if you’d like!
- Use the scissors to carefully poke a hole in the top of you bookmark.
- Push half of the pipe cleaner through the hole. Fold it upward and twist it together to hold it in place. Become a stylist as you give your bookmark a fantastic new hairdo!
- Your bookmark is ready to go. When it’s time to stop reading, slide the page you’re on between the front of the bookmark and your bookmark’s nose to save your spot!
Spark Creative Learning!
- Your nose is only one of your fantastic features! Which of your five senses is associated with your nose?
- Did you know there are multiple senses you could use to read? Which body parts are associated with each of those senses?
- Does your bookmark have eyes? Ears? Hair? A nose? Practice sorting and classifying as you order these features from largest to smallest.
Celebrate I Love to Read Month by creating your own notebook to hold all your terrific tales!
Materials
- Jumbo craft or popsicle sticks
- Tape
- Glue
- White paper
- Coloured paper
- Scissors
- Yarn
- Stapler
Directions
- Fold four pieces of white paper into quarters.
- Using the scissors, cut the folded tops of your papers so that they can open like the pages of a book.
- Use the stapler to carefully staple your pages together along one edge.
- Now we’re going to make our front cover! Lay the jumbo popsicle sticks down so that they cover the entirety of your stapled papers. Apply one strip of tape horizontally about one inch from the top of the popsicle sticks, and another strip of tape about one inch from the bottom. This will help hold your cover together. Apply extra tape to this side as needed.
- Repeat this step to create your back cover.
- Take your front cover. Hold a piece of yarn behind one of your jumbo popsicle sticks, just above where you applied your tape. Weave it in front of and behind your popsicle sticks so that it forms a border around the top of your book. Right now, every other popsicle stick will be uncovered. Loop your yarn around the last popsicle stick so you can turn around and weave it the other way, covering the uncovered sticks and completing your border. Leave an end long enough so that you can tie your yarn. Cut the yarn and make a knot to hold it in place.
- Repeat this step with the bottom of your front cover.
- Apply glue to the entire top page of your book. Carefully press the back of your front cover (the side with all the tape) to this page to hold it in place. Repeat this step with your back cover.
- Cut shapes out of coloured paper and use them to decorate your book, then write fantastic stories in your book that you can share with everyone!
Spark Creative Learning!
- Amazing things can happen in our world, or a world of your own creation! Where does your story take place? Is it somewhere familiar, or somewhere brand new?
- Stories are always more fun when you can share them with someone. Practice your storytelling skills by sharing your story.
- How long will your story be? Put your skip-counting skills to the test by seeing if you can figure out how many pages will be in your book. See if you’re right by making a careful count.
Celebrate I Love To Read Month with us by telling us how much you love to read all month long! Simply complete the online form below from February 1 – 28, 2021 for your chance to win a Children’s Museum prize package valued at $75 – which includes an Annual Individual Membership and other great prizes.
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2021 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 4:30PM.
Celebrate I Love To Read Month with us by telling us how much you love to read all month long! Simply complete the online form below from February 1 – 28, 2021 for your chance to win a Children’s Museum prize package valued at $75 – which includes an Annual Individual Membership and other great prizes.
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2021 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 4:30PM.
In February, the storytelling fun never stops. Join us as we celebrate I Love To Read Month! We’ll be celebrating our love of reading with a variety of crafts, activities, and special guests every weekend from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. While you’re here, be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre, and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket!
Weekend Activities
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 1 & 2: I Love To Read About Outstanding Owls
With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Reading with Raptors on February 1 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM and Bookmates with a Bookmaking Workshop from 11:00AM – 3:00PM on February 1.
- February 8 & 9: I Love To Read About Excellent Elephants
- February 15 & 16: I Love To Read About Precious Pets
With special guests from Royal Winnipeg Ballet on February 15 for a Tutu Try-On and Storytime from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
- February 22 & 23: I Love To Read About Fabulous Fish
- February 29 & March 1: I Love To Read About Creative Cats
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.00 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 29, 2020 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 29, 2019 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 6:00PM.
In February, the storytelling fun never stops. Join us as we celebrate I Love To Read Month! We’ll be celebrating our love of reading with a variety of crafts, activities, and special guests every weekend from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. While you’re here, be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre, and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket!
Weekend Activities
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 1 & 2: I Love To Read About Outstanding Owls
With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Reading with Raptors on February 1 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM and Bookmates with a Bookmaking Workshop from 11:00AM – 3:00PM on February 1.
- February 8 & 9: I Love To Read About Excellent Elephants
- February 15 & 16: I Love To Read About Precious Pets
With special guests from Royal Winnipeg Ballet on February 15 for a Tutu Try-On and Storytime from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
- February 22 & 23: I Love To Read About Fabulous Fish
- February 29 & March 1: I Love To Read About Creative Cats
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.00 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 29, 2020 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 29, 2019 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 6:00PM.
In February, the storytelling fun never stops! Join us as we celebrate I Love To Read Month with a variety of crafts, activities, and special guests. Programming runs from 11:00AM – 3:00PM each Saturday and Sunday. While you’re here, be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket!
Event Sponsor:
Weekend Activities
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 2 & 3: Sensational Settings
With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Reading with Raptors on February 3 from 11:00AM – 11:30PM and 2:00PM – 2:30PM
- February 9 & 10: Create-A-Character
With special guests from the Bookmates on February 10 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM
- February 16 & 17: Puzzling Problems
With special guests from Prelude Music on February 16 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 23 & 24: Secret Sequence
With special guest storytime with author of Be Yourself, Jackie Swirsky, on February 24 at 11:00AM and 1:00PM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.75 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 28, 2019 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2019 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4:30PM.
In February, the storytelling fun never stops! Join us as we celebrate I Love To Read Month with a variety of crafts, activities, and special guests. Programming runs from 11:00AM – 3:00PM each Saturday and Sunday. While you’re here, be sure to record what you’ve read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket!
Event Sponsor:
Weekend Activities
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 2 & 3: Sensational Settings
With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Reading with Raptors on February 3 from 11:00AM – 11:30PM and 2:00PM – 2:30PM
- February 9 & 10: Create-A-Character
With special guests from the Bookmates on February 10 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM
- February 16 & 17: Puzzling Problems
With special guests from Prelude Music on February 16 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 23 & 24: Secret Sequence
With special guest storytime with author of Be Yourself, Jackie Swirsky, on February 24 at 11:00AM and 1:00PM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.75 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 28, 2019 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2019 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4:30PM.
Get ready to curl up with a good book – the Children’s Museum is celebrating I Love To Read Month all throughout February! Join us from 11:00AM – 3:00PM each weekend in February for special crafts, activities, and story times, as we celebrate our love of reading with Fantastic Fairytales!
Event Sponsor:
Weekend Activities
Theme: Fantastic Fairytales
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 3 & 4: Princes & Princesses
With special guests from Prelude Music on February 3 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 10 & 11: Castles Galore
With special guests from the Winnipeg Public Library on February 10 from 11:00AM – 3:00PM
- February 17 & 18: Mythical Creatures
With special guests from Prairie Theatre Exchange on February 17 & 18 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 24 & 25: Super Spells
With special guests from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on February 25 at 11:00AM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.75 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 28, 2018 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2018 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 4:30PM.
Get ready to curl up with a good book – the Children’s Museum is celebrating I Love To Read Month all throughout February! Join us from 11:00AM – 3:00PM each weekend in February for special crafts, activities, and story times, as we celebrate our love of reading with Fantastic Fairytales!
Event Sponsor:
Weekend Activities
Theme: Fantastic Fairytales
Join us for these exciting weekend themes and activities:
- February 3 & 4: Princes & Princesses
With special guests from Prelude Music on February 3 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 10 & 11: Castles Galore
With special guests from the Winnipeg Public Library on February 10 from 11:00AM – 3:00PM
- February 17 & 18: Mythical Creatures
With special guests from Prairie Theatre Exchange on February 17 & 18 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- February 24 & 25: Super Spells
With special guests from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on February 25 at 11:00AM
School Programs
To celebrate I Love To Read Month, the Children’s Museum is offering special, imaginative and curriculum-linked programs for N-5 classrooms throughout the month of February!
All programs are only $4.75 per student.
Click here to learn more or to book your classroom visit today.
Reading Challenge
Show us how much you love to read all month long by completing the online form which will be found below from February 1 – 28, 2018 and be entered to win a prize package from the Children’s Museum valued at over $150!
Special Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all requested information must be provided in order to be eligible for this draw.
- By entering this contest, you consent to allow the Children’s Museum to publish your child’s first name, book read, and date the book was read on the I Love To Read Month Reading Bookworm on display at the Children’s Museum throughout the month of February.
- Up to 10 entries will be accepted per child from February 1 – 28, 2018 provided the book that has been read varies with each entry.
- As a participant in the I Love To Read Month Draw, the Children’s Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your submission.
- The Children’s Museum respects your privacy and holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 204.924.4000. Museum staff and volunteers are eligible to participate in this contest.
- Contest closes Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 4:30PM.
