1st Grade Authors

Filter

Most Popular

(44) results found

The Polar Express Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Page

Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it home to decorate a Christmas tree. Or, hang…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Christmas Carols

Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

Make your own paper garland. Use this DIY holiday craft to decorate your classroom or Christmas tree.

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Make Your Own Popcorn Garland Craft

Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree or…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine what he sees.

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Conductor

Color the boy from The Polar Express as the conductor welcomes him aboard the train. Kids will enjoy this printable…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

GAMES AND APPS

Let's Play "The Conductor Says!"

In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to help young children practice listening. It's…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

The Polar Express Printable Crossword Puzzle

Use vocabulary and events to solve this The Polar Express printable crossword puzzle. This is a great activity for your…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

GAMES AND APPS

The Polar Express Maze

Help the boy from The Polar Express navigate this maze to find his silver bell from Santa's sleigh.

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

The Polar Express Stationery

Use this reproducible stationery to write about The Polar Express. Encourage kids to imagine their own version of the…

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

TEACHING RESOURCE

An Interview with Jess M. Brallier, Author of Tess's Tree

Print out a copy of this interview with Jess M. Brallier—author of Tess's Tree and other books—for your students to…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Authors

Language Arts and Writing

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Q&A with Tony Fucile - Let's Do Nothing!

In this author interview, children will read about Tony Fucile's interest in art and animation, his career as a writer,…

Subjects:

Authors

Children's Book

Book Art

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Q&A with Amy Erlich About Baby Dragon

Read about the inspiration and creative process behind Amy Erlich's picture book, Baby Dragon, in this interview with…

Subjects:

Authors

Children's Book

Fiction

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Zathura: A Space Adventure Event Kit

Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This event kit includes event invitations and nametags…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Space and Astronomy

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Caldecott Medal Winners

A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…

Subjects:

Literature

Award and Prize Winners

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.

Subjects:

Authors

Literature

Reading and Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

WORKSHEETS

Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.

Subjects:

Authors

Literature

Reading and Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

MAPS

Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide

Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The…

Subjects:

Literature

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Reading and Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

TEACHING RESOURCE

Authors Live: Jean Fritz Photos

Authors Live is the online interview show where students get to interview their favorite authors.

Subjects:

Authors

Literature

Reading and Literature

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER