Reading Rally

3rd-5th Grade

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Visit Halloweenland for a different take on the “Night” before Christmas and create your own shrunken head to decorate your tree with!

#1

The Three Bears

Do you like the story of The Three Bears? Well, come hear the true, nonfiction story of “The Three Bears” and create a diorama of the habitats of Alaska’s three types of bears: grizzly bear, black bear, and polar bear!

#2

Magical Gingerbread Village

Listen to a read-a-loud about the history of the gingerbread house. Design and create your very own gingerbread house using a milk carton, graham crackers, icing, gumdrops, and candy canes. Wrap up your tasty creation and take it home to snack on or display.

#3

Reindeer Games

If you love getting crafty, this is the class for you! Come create your very own origami reindeer, and find out why they are the transportation of choice at he North Pole!

#4

The Gingerbread Pirates

What do Gingerbread men and pirates have in common? Come find out in the Adventures of The Gingerbread Pirates. After reading, we will have fun creating our very own Gingerbread Pirates.

#5

Snowmen at ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve and people are snug in their beds, but something is stirring outside. The snowmen are preparing to celebrate! Under the glow of moonlight, all the snow families are slipping away to gather in the town square for a night of caroling, dancing, and an exciting visit from the snowman Santa Claus. Come hear about what happens next and make your very own edible snowman.

#6

Too Much Glue!

Have you ever heard your parents or teachers say, “You’re using too much glue!” Join us as we read a great book called “Too Much Glue” and create your own cool holiday ornament that proves sometimes “too much glue” can be a work of art!

#7

**ONLY AVAILABLE IN SESSION 1

Winter WonderlandExpand your imagination and come listen to a story about a family that lives inside a snow globe. How fun that must be to play in the snow EVERY DAY!! Don’t you agree?

In addition to listening to the book, you will have an opportunity to create your own story…inside a snow globe! Come join the fun and excitement and increase your love of reading!

#8

Be a Flake!Did you know that all snowflakes are very different from each other? Come read about the scientist that used a microscope to look at snowflakes and see what he found out. We’ll learn about him and make our own huge 3D snowflake for you to take home for the holidays. See you there!

#9

Christmas Music

Come join us for a music theory lesson in following musical notes and learn how to show appropriate expression while singing Christmas music!

#10

**ONLY AVAILABLE IN SESSION 2

A New Improved Santa!Can you imagine Santa Claus being anything other than a big, jolly fellow in a bright red suit? Well, this story s about Santa trying to get a new look for himself! You may be surprised at the things he does! After reading, you will create your own “new improved Santa”.

#11

Stelaluna BloggingListen to the book Stellaluna on Storyline Online and then participate in an opinion blog with the rest of the class. Critique the story like a professional and be prepared to elaborate your opionion!

#12

Halloweentown at Christmas

Halloweentown is excited to become involved in Christmas, but it isn’t as easy as it looks. Jack will lean the true meaning of the season when it is all over. Will Christmas ever be the same?

#13

Push and PullCome a listen to a story about the forces of push and pull and participate is some fun hands-on push and pull activities in the gym!

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**ONLY AVAILABLE IN SESSION 2**

An Old Fashioned ChristmasCome have a tech-free, laid back look at Christmas from the 1900’s. We will LOOK, MAKE, and TAKE something from Christmas Celebrations at that time.

#15

**ONLY AVAILABLE IN SESSION 1**

How the Grinch Stole ChristmasCome listen to the classic Christmas tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas where the Grinch learns a valuable lesson and his heart grows sizes. Learn ways your heart grow, too by completing an act of kindness yourself.

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** ONLY AVAILABLE IN SESSION 2