Free education guides and activities
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Education guide: The Mirror People (ages 8-12)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help middle-grade readers expand on the learning themes presented in The Mirror People (Hazyscapes #2). This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Education guide: Bigfoot vs. Aliens (ages 8-12)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help middle-grade readers expand on the learning themes presented in Bigfoot vs. Aliens (Hazyscapes #1). This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Education guide: Krampus Confidential (ages 8-12)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help middle-grade readers expand on the learning themes presented in Krampus Confidential (Hazy Fables #3). This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Shakespeare guide: Zombie, Or Not to Be (ages 8-12)
This educator’s guide catalogs the allusions, references, and themes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the middle-grade chapter book Zombie, Or Not to Be (Hazy Fables #2). This guide is intended to provide middle graders with a fun, accessible entry point to Shakespeare’s classic play.
Education guide: Zombie, Or Not to Be (ages 8-12)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help middle-grade readers expand on the learning themes presented in Zombie, Or Not to Be (Hazy Fables #2). This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Education guide: Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (ages 8-12)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help middle-grade readers expand on the learning themes presented in Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (Hazy Fables #1). This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Barking spiders crochet pattern: Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia
Arf! Arf! Arf! Crochet your very own barking spiders using this pattern created by our friends at Critical Stitch.
Education guide: Hazel and the Spooky Season (ages 5-9)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Hazel and the Spooky Season. This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
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Education guide: Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend (ages 5-9)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend. This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Joke decoding activity: Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend (ages 5-9)
AARR! The pirates have given you a scroll with a secret alphabet code! Use it to solve these deep-sea sillies!
Education guide: Werewolf? There Wolf! (ages 5-9)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Werewolf? There Wolf! This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Coloring sheet: Werewolf? There Wolf! (ages 5-9)
It's a Halloween-themed Werewolf? There Wolf! coloring sheet featuring Red, the Barely There Wolf and the Gothic Glare Wolf, created by acclaimed illustrator Meg Hunt!
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Drawing prompt: Werewolf? There Wolf! (ages 5-9)
Invite students/children to draw and name their very own wolf to inhabit the Wolf-Filled Woods.
Education guide: The Cyclops Witch and Heebie-Jeebies (ages 5-9)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies. This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Mothman writing prompt: The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies (ages 5-9)
In this coloring and writing activity, kids are prompted to write about something that used to make them afraid, but doesn’t anymore.
Coloring sheet: The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies (ages 5-9)
Celebrate the Cyclops Witch’s unceasing bravery while you color her along with her enemies and allies.
Drawing prompt: The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies (ages 5-9)
Ask children/students to draw their own Heebie-Jeebies’ badge related to a fear that they’ve overcome.
Printable Valentine's Day cards (ages 2-6)
Download, print, and personalize this 2-sided sheet of Valentine’s Day cards featuring adorable robots, pirates, Loch Ness Monsters and cryptid creatures from the Hazy Dell Love & Nurture series of oversized board books.
Education guide: Monster ABC (ages 1-7)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Monster ABC. This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Set of 26 coloring sheets: Monster ABC (ages 1-7)
Download a 26-page PDF of 8.5x11" coloring pages featuring every monster in Monster ABC (from Alien to Zombie) for you to print out and color at home.
Education guide: Goodnight Krampus (ages 1-7)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Goodnight Krampus.This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Coloring sheet: Goodnight Krampus (ages 1-7)
Add some festive color to this North Pole iceskating scene featuring Krampus, Yeti, elves, and Santa himself.
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Word Search: Goodnight Krampus (ages 4-7)
Search for words from Goodnight Krampus from left to right or top to bottom. And don’t forget to add colors!
Education guide: Get Dressed, Sasquatch! (ages 1-7)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Get Dressed, Sasquatch! This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Clothing types activity: Get Dressed, Sasquatch! (ages 1-7)
Help Sasquatch choose what to wear next by completing this fun activity involving clothing types.
Drawing prompt: Get Dressed, Sasquatch! (ages 2-7)
Sasquatch can't figure out what to wear! Help out your favorite clothing-challenged monster by drawing him a fun outfit.
Education guide: Hush Now, Banshee! (ages 1-7)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Hush Now, Banshee! This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Drawing prompt: Hush Now, Banshee! (ages 1-7)
St. Patrick's Day is obviously Banshee's favorite holiday. Join her in colorful celebration by drawing and naming your very own leprechaun pal!
Coloring sheet: Hush Now, Banshee! (ages 1-7)
Don't worry about matching your colors to the actual book—Banshee and the busily cleaning Bog Monsters can be whatever colors you'd like.
Education guide: Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! / ¡No Me Comas, Chupacabra! (ages 1-7)
This education guide contains discussion questions and extension activities to help young readers expand on the learning themes presented in Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! This guide will help students meet several Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts.
Drawing prompt: Don't Eat Me Chupacabra! (ages 1-7)
Help the goat convince little Chupacabra to eat something (anything) besides a goat! This drawing prompt activity helps young readers connect with the themes of food/diet, compromise, and preference from the book.
Spanish vocabulary coloring sheet: Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! (ages 4-7)
Help your young reader reinforce their Spanish vocabulary from the book while you color Chupacabra, friends and food.