🎄How to catch a Gingerbread Man Read-Aloud I Fun Christmas Story w/Questions & ideas for Activities

"Get ready for a wild chase in How to Catch a Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton! 🍪 This hilarious holiday tale is perfect for kids who love Christmas fun, silly adventures, and creative problem-solving. Will the Gingerbread Man escape, or will the traps catch him? Watch to find out! 🎄 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE for more laugh-out-loud holiday read-alouds every week!"
Open-Ended Questions for Deeper Understanding
1. "Why do you think the Gingerbread Man didn’t want to get caught? What would you do if you were him?"
2. "What do the different traps tell us about the characters trying to catch the Gingerbread Man?"
3. "If you could create your own Gingerbread Man story, what adventure would he go on?"
4. Why do you think the author had other characters help the Gingerbread man? Have a discussion with friends and see what each of you think.
5. Can you identify some of the characters? Which ones are from Fairy Tales and which ones are from recent fantasy fiction stories?
Activities to Extend Learning
1. Design a Gingerbread Trap:
o Challenge kids to draw or build a trap for the Gingerbread Man using craft materials.
2. Bake Gingerbread Cookies:
o Make gingerbread cookies together, and have kids decorate them to look like their favorite characters from the story.
3. Story Writing:
o Ask children to write a sequel to the book, imagining new traps and adventures for the Gingerbread Man.
4. Gingerbread Man Chase Game:
o Create an obstacle course or scavenger hunt where kids "chase" a hidden gingerbread cookie.
5. STEM Challenge:
o Build a gingerbread house strong enough to “trap” the Gingerbread Man and test its durability with small weights.
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