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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities

In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…

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Let's Write the Author

This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…

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The Polar Express Word Search

Review vocabulary from The Polar Express with this printable word search puzzle.

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Hot Chocolate Recipe

Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will enjoy a cup of rich hot chocolate just like…

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Make Your Own Reindeer Craft

Make a reindeer craft from wooden craft sticks. The steps for this DIY holiday craft are outlined in the printable. Hang…

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You Are the Illustrator

Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in illustrating a story that is read.

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Creating Words for a Picture Book

Use a School Readiness Activity to provide early literacy thinking experiences for preschool children that will prepare…

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I'd Like to Introduce...

Students will create questions to ask their favorite authors.

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Chocolate Nougat Caramel Squares Recipe

Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy these sweet treats as part of The Polar…

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Stationery for a Letter to Santa

Encourage kids to write a letter to Santa on this reproducible stationery. This is a fun letter-writing activity for…

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The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: What's inside Santa's gift bag?

What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete this Christmas drawing. This is a fun art…

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The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: Draw your perfect Christmas tree

Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this drawing sheet with the children's book The Polar…

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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…

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Christmas Carols

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

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Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

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

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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…

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Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

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

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The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Polar Express Maze

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

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The Polar Express Stationery

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

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