How to Catch a Gingerbread Man is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"How to Catch a Gingerbread Man" by Adam Wallace is a whimsical and playful children's book that puts a fun twist on the classic tale. The story follows a group of determined kids who devise clever traps and strategies to catch the elusive gingerbread man. From building cookie lasso contraptions to creating candy cane snares, the children's imaginative methods keep readers engaged and entertained. As they chase the gingerbread man through various settings, including a snowy park and a bustling bakery, the kids encounter humorous mishaps and surprises. With its vibrant illustrations and energetic text, the book sparks the reader's creativity and encourages problem-solving skills. "How to Catch a Gingerbread Man" is a delightful holiday read that captures the excitement and whimsy of the season while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and perseverance.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Analyze the setting of this book. Discuss where and when it takes place.
- Discuss the author’s use of rhyme and rhythm in this book.
- Practice comparing and contrasting after you read the book.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Use examples of possessive nouns from the book to teach a lesson.
- Teach a mini lesson on compound words.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup
- The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernest
- The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires
- Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
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