WORKSHEETS
Print out this worksheet and have children read about the famous literary figure, James Joyce. After reading about him,…
Read what Katie's creator, Nancy Krulik, has to say about the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series!
ASSESSMENT
Familiarize students with famous poets' names while they alphabetize this list.
Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy these sweet treats as part of The Polar…
Encourage kids to write a letter to Santa on this reproducible stationery. This is a fun letter-writing activity for…
What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete this Christmas drawing. This is a fun art…
Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this drawing sheet with the children's book The Polar…
Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it home to decorate a Christmas tree. Or, hang…
Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…
Make your own paper garland. Use this DIY holiday craft to decorate your classroom or Christmas tree.
Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree or…
Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…
Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine what he sees.
Color the boy from The Polar Express as the conductor welcomes him aboard the train. Kids will enjoy this printable…
GAMES AND APPS
In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to help young children practice listening. It's…
Use vocabulary and events to solve this The Polar Express printable crossword puzzle. This is a great activity for your…
Help the boy from The Polar Express navigate this maze to find his silver bell from Santa's sleigh.
Use this reproducible stationery to write about The Polar Express. Encourage kids to imagine their own version of the…
TEACHING RESOURCE
Print out a copy of this interview with Jess M. Brallier—author of Tess's Tree and other books—for your students to…
In this author interview, children will read about Tony Fucile's interest in art and animation, his career as a writer,…
Read about the inspiration and creative process behind Amy Erlich's picture book, Baby Dragon, in this interview with…
Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This event kit includes event invitations and nametags…
REFERENCE
This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…
