Reading Strategy Bookmarks
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Reading Strategy Bookmarks" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). Children a grade either side can use it too: younger ones with an adult reading it aloud, older ones as a quick refresher.
Reading strategy bookmarks for K-2: look at the picture, get your mouth ready, sound it out, chunk it, and skip it and come back. Part of our bookmarks collection.
How do I use this resource?
Teach one strategy at a time in small groups, then give children the bookmark to keep in their book. When they get stuck, ask which bookmark could help.
What students will practice
- Gives children a bookmark of their own, which makes reading time feel special.
- Keeps a reading strategy, question or word list in the book where children need it.
- Adds a coloring and cutting task that builds fine motor skills.
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FAQ
How do I use the Reading Strategy Bookmarks?
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Teach one strategy at a time in small groups, then give children the bookmark to keep in their book. When they get stuck, ask which bookmark could help.
What is the Reading Strategy Bookmarks?
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One page of five strategy bookmarks for decoding: look at the picture, get your mouth ready, sound it out, chunk it, and skip it and come back. Each has a short reminder of how to use the strategy.
Can I use the Reading Strategy Bookmarks at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade bookmarks, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many bookmarks are on a page?
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Five, with dashed lines to cut along.
Which grades are the bookmarks for?
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Seasonal and color your own bookmarks work for kindergarten to 5th grade. Reading strategy, retell and sight word bookmarks are for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the question stem bookmarks are for 3rd to 5th grade.
What should I print them on?
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Card stock makes them sturdy. Laminate them if they will be used all year.
Can bookmarks help with reading skills?
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Yes. The strategy, question and retell bookmarks keep a reminder right in the book, so children can use it when they get stuck or finish a chapter.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Bookmarks |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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