Bring a little extra magic to holiday reading with these printable Christmas peek-a-boo bookmarks! They are a quick, delightful way to make story time feel extra festive throughout the season. Each adorable holiday character peeks right over the top of the page, keeping your spot safe while keeping a watchful, cheerful eye on the story.
Whether you are crafting with young readers at home or setting up a cozy classroom activity, these cute companions add a touch of playful holiday cheer to every book.
If you are adding to your list of Christmas crafts for kids, this paper project is an easy, low-prep option to fit into your busy schedule.
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For even more holiday fun, check out our printable Christmas placemats, they double as interactive coloring pages to keep little artists entertained at the table!
Kids like coloring these pages because the finished piece actually does something. They color the character, glue the top part to the lower piece, and then hide it in a book.
We’ve included both full-color and printer-friendly black-and-white versions of the same set, so kids can choose to print and go or spend time coloring their own.
Cardstock holds up best, though regular paper works too. Teachers and librarians can print a few pages ahead and set out crayons for a quick reading-time activity.
How to Make the Christmas Peek-a-Boo Bookmarks
What you need:
- printable template
- scissors
- glue
- crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Step by Step Tutorial
Start by printing the character you want to make. Each page has a body (lower part) with a glue tab and a head (upper part).
Color all the pieces with crayons, markers or colored pencils. For Santa, use red for the suit and hat, black for the belt and boots, and a light skin tone for the face.
Cut out the head and the body along the outline.
Put glue on the glue tab and press the head onto it. Hold it for a few seconds until it sticks.
Slip the bookmark onto the top of a book page so the character peeks over the edge. That is all it takes.
These bookmarks also make a small gift. Color a few and hand one to a friend, a cousin or a classmate.
Aren’t they just adorable?
Printable Christmas Peek-a-Boo Bookmarks
Here is a closer look at every character in the set, so you can pick your favorite to print first.
Cute Christmas Stocking Bookmark to Color
This stocking has a gift and a candy cane, a present, and holly leaves sticking out of the top.
Peek-a-Boo Christmas Tree Template
Here is a cute Christmas tree bookmark, let kids pick a different color for every bauble.
Elf Bookmark Printable
This elf looks like he is up to something. The striped hat and socks leave lots of room for mixed-up colors.
Gingerbread Man Peek-a-Boo Bookmark
Wavy icing and a bow tie make this one fun to decorate. Brown for the cookie and white or red for the icing works well.
Reindeer Bookmark with a Cozy Scarf
Antlers, a round nose and a striped scarf make this reindeer a good pick for kids who love winter. Go with a bright red nose if you want him to look like a certain famous reindeer.
Santa Claus Corner Bookmark
Santa grips the page edge with both mittens. Save him for the book you read on Christmas Eve.
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