What bookmarks for books is better for a first grader?

Surely all modern parents remember how in their school years teachers demanded that they must have a bookmark in every textbook. And despite the fact that today's first graders go to study in the age of modern technology, teachers still oblige to have this unpretentious product. There is nothing surprising. At the beginning of the lesson, when the teacher names the topic and asks to open the textbooks, the pages of the books rustle in the class and the students whisper loudly with questions about the required page. To avoid wasting 2-5 minutes of lesson, parents should provide their children with bookmarks for each textbook.

Few people know that the first tab was made in the 6th century. It was made of genuine leather, the front part was decorated with ornaments. A piece of parchment was used as a lining. The bookmark was fastened with a strap. This item was found by archaeologists in Egypt. A monastery used to stand on that place, but only ruins have survived to this day.

At that distant time, there was no variety of bookmarks, which cannot be said about our days.

Of course, expensive bookmarks are irrelevant for textbooks used in grade 1. Children at such a young age can easily lose them or change with a classmate. Parents will surely be shocked if their daughter exchanges a bookmark decorated with Swarovski stones at school for a piece of colored paper.

To prevent such situations from happening, you need to choose page dividers designed specifically for first graders.

• Paper bookmark - in this case we are talking about a latch made of paper or thick cardboard. You can buy it or do it yourself.
• Magnet bookmarks - a strip with a magnetic base, firmly fixed on the page of the textbook. It is much more convenient than the paper version, it does not fall out when opening the book.
• Metal page dividers - their distinctive feature lies in their strength and unique design, which can be ordered in the workshop. Those who do not want to be puzzled can purchase metal bookmarks with a finished image. Modern variations are adorned with funny lettering.
• Textile page dividers - unique and secure “page memories” that a first grader simply cannot do without. The only drawback is that from time to time you will have to erase the fabric bookmark so that it looks beautiful and does not stain the white pages of textbooks.
• Bookmarks with rubber band - a very student-friendly modification. The front part can be woven from floss threads, beads, it can even be knitted. An elastic band clings to both ends of the bookmark. This product stretches over the pages of textbooks.
• Transparent page separators - these are often glued to the covers for textbooks. They are very convenient, since the child does not need to fold the bookmark to the side. The transparent base allows you to see the written text, which is extremely important when working with math textbooks.

The choice of good bookmarks for a first grader is done in one moment. Parents come to the store, choose the stationery they need for school, and that's it. But it is important to understand that the child will regularly use these bookmarks, which means that a poor-quality, flimsy product will quickly become unusable. Therefore, you should not pay attention to paper or cardboard page dividers. After a month, they will lose their beauty, begin to crumple and tear.

When choosing metal bookmarks, it is important to ensure that they have no sharp edges. First-graders are still children, and can harm not only themselves with such book inserts, but also a neighbor on a desk.

For first graders, you need to purchase long and wide bookmarks... Due to their carelessness, children can easily lose a short and narrow insert among the pages.

An equally important aspect of the choice is the gender of the child. A boy should not take pink earbuds, and girls should not take blue ones. However, no one has canceled the neutral colors.

Well, for those who want to make bookmarks for books on their own, you will have to acquire some materials and tools. However, having an arsenal of paper and glue is not enough. You need to know the manufacturing technology of the craft, otherwise the product will be useless.

According to teachers and psychologists, hand-made crafts carry only positive emotions. Well, bookmarks for books, created with your own hand, not only have a fruitful effect on the psyche, but will also be a useful product. To create such crafts, you will need a minimum of tools and materials that can be found in any store:

• colored paper;
• ruler and pencil;
• scissors and glue;
• decorative items for decoration.

Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with several master classes on making bookmarks from different materials. The simplest option is a paper bookmark.

• First of all, the foundation is prepared... A rectangle of the required size is cut out of cardboard; it is best to use the 5x15cm standard.
• The base is pasted over with colored paper favorite color for the child.
• The finished base is decorated with stickers, a printed design, or a small text of letters cut from glossy magazines.
• A hole is made in the upper part of the bookmark, into which a small string is inserted... By pulling it, the first grader will see where the bookmark is hidden in the textbook and will be able to open the required page. A lace, leather strap or satin ribbon is suitable as a string.

Bookmarks-corners will be more convenient for first-graders. They are worn on the corner of the page on which the reading ended. Well, making such a bookmark is as easy as shelling pears.

• A square is cut out of a sheet of paper.
• The square base is folded in half to form a triangle.
• The triangle lies with its base downwards, and the side corners are bent upwards. It is important that the fold line is fixed. The folded corners themselves return to their original position.
• The top sheet of the base is bent along the corner, for which the side corners are tucked in.

To prevent this from happening, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a master class on the manufacture of magnetic page clamps:

• a 5x30 cm base is cut out of thick cardboard;
• further, the base is folded in half along the length;
• on each half of the base, square magnets are glued on the underside;
• all that remains is to decorate the product to your liking.

The tab in the form of a pigtail turns out to be quite attractive and interesting, but it is more suitable for girls than for boys.

• Take 3 tapes of the same length. On the upper side, the tapes are fastened together.
• Next, a pigtail is braided. In the process of weaving, the ribbons must be bent so that the finished bookmark does not turn out to be voluminous.
• At the end of the weaving of the ribbon, you need fasten together.

For information on how to make a bookmark corner with your own hands, see the video.