Use crafts to enhance the comprehension of "The Berenstain Bears and the Galloping Ghost." In the book, Brother and Sister Bear take riding lessons at Miss Mamie's Horse Riding Academy. Have students cut out the shape of a horse from brown craft foam and a ghost shape from white paper. Glue the ghost on top of the horse to match the picture on the cover of the book.
In "The Galloping Ghost," Brother Bear faces his fear of horses. Although he gets kicked from a horse, he gets back on to ride again. Help students recognize and learn more about their own fears. Older children can make a list of their fears in a personal journal, while younger children will need the help of a parent. Fears are a personal thing, so don't require children to share their lists with their peers.
Have students choose one fear to learn more about. Older children can research the subject and write a short paper. Younger students can draw a picture of their fear. For instance, a child who is fearful of spiders can draw a picture of a spider or write a short paper about the benefits of having spiders in our world.
Have students role-play a scene from "The Galloping Ghost." Have students dress in costumes similar to those worn by the characters in the book, such as a hat for Brother Bear or a horse or ghost costume. Have students take turns acting out the same scene or have each set of students act out a different scene. Create backdrops and locate props for the performances.
"The Berenstain Bears and the Galloping Ghost" has limited illustrations, so have students create their own. Children can choose a favorite scene and create an illustration for it or choose an illustration that is in the book to re-create.
Alternatively, students can write a scene from the story from a different perspective. For example, have the children write the story from the perspective of the horse or the "ghost."