August brings warm summer afternoons, beach trips, and the exciting transition back to school. Keeping kids engaged with reading during this month is much easier when they have their own custom bookmarks to color and use.
These printable August coloring bookmarks offer a fun craft activity for home, camp, or the classroom. Children can personalize every strip with markers, crayons, or colored pencils while building fine motor skills and getting ready for the new school year.
What's Inside
This collection includes 4 printable sheets, with 4 unique bookmark designs on each page for a total of 16 bookmarks. The black and white line art features summer themes like sailboats, sunflowers, ocean animals, beach snacks, and back-to-school gear. All pages are formatted on standard US Letter paper so you can print them instantly at home.
August Coloring Bookmarks Collection
Nautical & Ocean August Bookmarks Set
Kids can color a breezy sailboat, a friendly crab on the beach, a bouncy beach ball, and a brimming sand bucket. Each strip features bold outlined summer lettering that is easy to fill with crayons or colored pencils. These ocean-themed markers work great for end-of-summer reading lists and classroom library projects.
Summer Sunshine & Treats August Bookmarks
Brighten up summer reading with cheerful designs of a sunflower wearing a straw hat, a glass of cold lemonade, a shady beach umbrella, and a sweet ice cream cone. Children can practice fine motor control while coloring the small details on each strip. They make fun rewards for summer reading challenges at home or school.
Back to School & Summer Treats Bookmarks
Celebrate late summer nights and the return to school with this mixed design strip. It highlights a school backpack, a cold fruit popsicle, a juicy watermelon slice, and a telescope aiming at a shooting star. Teachers can use these as first-week icebreaker gifts to help students keep track of their book pages.
Beach Picnic & Dolphin August Bookmarks
Enjoy classic beach activities with bookmarks depicting a detailed sandcastle, a picnic basket packed with snacks, a jumping dolphin, and a pair of flip-flops. These printable strips give young readers a creative outlet during quiet afternoon reading sessions. Print them on heavy cardstock so they last all school year.
Download the PDF
Click the link below to get your free printable PDF set. You can print as many copies as you need for your family or classroom.
How to Print These
Print these bookmarks on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. For best results, use heavy white cardstock so the markers do not bleed through and the bookmarks stay sturdy. Set your printer to scale at 100 percent or fit to printable area. Cut along the outer outline after coloring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper weight works best for coloring bookmarks?
Heavy cardstock between 65 lb and 110 lb works best. It prevents ink bleed from markers and keeps the bookmark sturdy inside books.
Can I laminate these bookmarks after coloring?
Yes. Laminating the bookmarks after kids finish coloring them makes them durable and water-resistant for long-term use throughout the school year.
Are these bookmarks suitable for classroom use?
Yes. You can print multiple copies for student reading logs, library rewards, back-to-school crafts, or quiet morning activities.
Happy reading and happy coloring this August!
