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BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
An Interview with Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.Subjects:AuthorsArtistsLiterature -
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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Celebrating Native American Heritage -- Suggested Activities
Enhance reading comprehension with a guide that provides teachers with important points to consider when teaching about…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity…Subjects:LiteratureEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
Creating Words for a Picture Book
Use a School Readiness Activity to provide early literacy thinking experiences for preschool children that will prepare…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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Caldecott Medal Winners
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
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Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style
Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.Subjects:AuthorsVisual ArtsFantasy Fiction -
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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:AuthorsChildren's BookBook Art -
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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:AuthorsChildren's BookFiction -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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 BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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 ResourcesChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksSpace and Astronomy