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

Puzzle

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

Review vocabulary from The Polar Express with this printable word search pu... read more

Worksheet

Encourage daily reading with this train track reading log. Kids can help the Polar Express reach the North Pole by reading or being read to for twenty... read more

Encourage daily reading with this train track reading log. Kids can help th... read more

Worksheet

Use this reproducible stationery to write about The Polar Express. Encourage kids to imagine their own version of the story with details about their j... read more

Use this reproducible stationery to write about The Polar Express. Encourag... read more

Puzzle

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

Help the boy from The Polar Express navigate this maze to find his silver b... read more

Worksheet

Use vocabulary and events from the The Polar Express to solve this holiday crossword puzzle. read more

Use vocabulary and events from the The Polar Express to solve this holiday ... read more

Game

In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to help young children practice listening. It's a fun addition to a Polar Exp... read more

In this version of Simon Says, the Conductor is in charge. Use this game to... read more

Coloring Page

Color the boy from The Polar Express as the conductor welcomes him aboard the train. Kids will enjoy this printable coloring page during the Christmas... read more

Color the boy from The Polar Express as the conductor welcomes him aboard t... read more

Coloring Page

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

Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine wh... read more

Worksheet

Host a pajama reading party for The Polar Express during the Christmas season. This packet includes reproducible party ideas, event invitations, train... read more

Host a pajama reading party for The Polar Express during the Christmas seas... read more

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Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party in your classroom. read more

Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these deliciou... read more

Worksheet

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

Make a reindeer craft from wooden craft sticks. The steps for this DIY holi... read more

Worksheet

Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree or classroom. This DIY holiday craft invo... read more

Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful d... read more

Worksheet

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

Make your own paper garland. Use this DIY holiday craft to decorate your cl... read more

Worksheet

Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," a... read more

Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet mus... read more

Worksheet

Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it home to decorate a Christmas tree. Or, hang the holiday ornaments around y... read more

Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it... read more

Worksheet

Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will enjoy a cup of rich hot chocolate just like the children on the Polar Expres... read more

Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will e... read more

Worksheet

Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this drawing sheet with the children's book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. read more

Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this draw... read more

Worksheet

What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete this Christmas drawing. This is a fun art activity to use with The Polar Ex... read more

What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete ... read more

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

Encourage kids to write a letter to Santa on this reproducible stationery. ... read more

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Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy these sweet treats as part of The Polar Express party in your classroom. read more

Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy... read more

Worksheet

Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to follow. Please provide adult supervi... read more

Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christma... read more

Worksheet

Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This event kit includes event invitations and nametags for your party, plus reproduc... read more

Host a Zathura reading event in your classroom or school library. This even... read more

Worksheet

Teach sequence and storytelling skills with this activity. Students will create an illustrated four-panel story related to their own lives. read more

Teach sequence and storytelling skills with this activity. Students will cr... read more

Worksheet

Consider the use of voice and the idea of ambiguity with your class as students read Chris Van Allsburg's The Wreck of the Zephyr. This printable teac... read more

Consider the use of voice and the idea of ambiguity with your class as stud... read more