Season's Greetings, clubbers! This time of the year is exciting and meaningful to many people for many reasons – it's a time to put up festive decorations, watch holiday movies, share gifts with friends and family, and eat tasty sweets (cookies, candy canes, and chocolates come to mind)! This month is even more special because it gives us a chance to celebrate with loved ones. Did you know that three important holidays are celebrated in December? Each of these holidays has its own unique history, traditions, and customs. Hanukkah, November 28, 2021 – December 6, 2021: Hanukkah (also spelled C ..read more

Hi, Book Club members! Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month, also called NaNoWriMo? During this month, people around the U.S. challenge themselves to write a book in 30 days. Do you think you're up for the challenge? Of course you are! You can write your very own mystery using the Carole Marsh Mystery Writing Guide. Download the guide today, sharpen your pencil, and get to writing ..read more

Spooky season is here, and you know what that means – Halloween! Halloween is so much fun because you get to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating with your friends, and eat lots of candy. But candy isn't only for eating – it can be used to build pumpkin pyramids and make Skittles science experiments. Ask a parent to help you with the activities below, and start creating with candy! Pumpkin Pyramids What You'll Need: 5 pumpkin candies 8 wooden toothpicks Directions: 1. Insert a toothpick into the side of a pumpkin candy. 2. Add another pumpkin candy to the other end of the toothpick ..read more

Hello, amigos (that's Spanish for friends)! Hispanic Heritage Month is only a few weeks away. From September 15th through October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Americans' history, heritage, and culture. A great way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is to learn a few Spanish words using these free flashcards. Click the button below to download your copy ..read more

Hi, Readers! It's that time of year...time for back-to-school! Below are back-to-school activity pages you can print out, including a coloring page, word search, scavenger hunt, and an "about me" page. Click the "download" button to get started! Share your completed activity pages with fanclub@gallopade.com to be featured on the member's page ..read more

Hello Readers! Are you looking for more fun summer activities to do this summer? Have you tried painting rocks yet? It is a great way to get outside and use the creative side of your brain while school is out. Follow these simple steps to get started: Take a nature walk with an adult and look for rocks that you would like to paint. Smooth, flat rocks are the easiest ones to paint. Prepare your rocks for painting by washing them with a mild detergent and drying them well and letting them sit on a paper towel for several hours. You can make almost any type of permanent paint work, but for begi ..read more

Hello Readers! By now, I assume most of you are finished with school and enjoying your summer vacation! I encourage you all to read as much as you can this summer, and to make it more fun, download the Bingo sheet I created below for inspiration on new ways to keep reading interesting all summer long! Download this sheet and accomplish 5 task boxes in a row for a bingo ..read more

It's almost summer vacation! You may find you have some extra time at home during your summer vacation, stay creative and have some fun by making up your own adventure! Here are some templates for you to draw and design your own comic strips! Print out multiple sheets to continue the adventure. Fill out the top section with the title of your comic and let the story begin! What will your characters be named? What type of adventure will they face? Maybe an underwater excursion, or a jungle exploration, oh what about a new superhero movie idea? I can't wait to see what you come up with! Share you ..read more

Click to download Did you know Earth Day is this month? On April 22nd we celebrate the planet and all of its creatures and organisms. Read more to learn how you can change the planet AND enjoy these for coloring pages from the National Park Coloring Book ! Save the Planet and Everything on it! It is important for young learners like you to realize, people have the ability to either harm or help the environment. Each day, humans make choices that affect Earth in negative or positive ways. People can affect Earth in a negative way by using increasing amounts of natural resources like freshwater ..read more

Hey Mystery Club! Did you know Valentine's Day is this month? It's a day for us to show the special people in our lives how much we love and appreciate them. Fun Fact: Teachers receive more valentine's than anyone else (moms, couples, and kids are a close second)! Get out you crayons, markers, and pens because I have a super fun Valentine's Day activity for you! Celebrate your LOVE of reading by downloading the word search activity sheet below. Once you finish, send it in to fanclub@gallopade.com for a special prize! Press Download ..read more