Polar Express Activities and Lesson PlansPolar Express -- the book and the movie -- are student favorites. During this holiday season, take advantage of this "teachable moment" by connecting the book and movie to your curriculum. Included: Education World connects you to lessons, resources. Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express is one of the most beloved children's books and movies of all time. Wise teachers everywhere are looking for ways to capitalize on interest in the story as children and families revisit this timeless classic during the holiday season. To help you take advantage in the classroom of this supremely "teachable moment," Education World has gathered lessons and other resources from around the Web. We hope these great resources help you connect The Polar Express to all areas of your curriculum.
Five Activities for Teaching The Polar ExpressThe five links below offer fun activities for teaching with The Polar Express. You'll find links to many additional activities as you scroll down this page. A train track reading log Polar Express crossword puzzle Polar Express word search puzzle Make your own reindeer Polar Express recipes The above activities are part of a great resource from Houghton Mifflin. For additional activities, printables, and resources from the publisher, see their resource A Polar Express Pajama Party. More resources from Houghton MifflinAdditional resources from the publisher include the following:
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Lesson ideas for teaching with The Polar Express The Polar Express unit & theme The Polar Express math problems A vacation to the polar regions Polar animals Resources for teaching about Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg A conversation with Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin) Author spotlight: Chris Van Allsburg Biography (EduPlace.com) Author Spotlight: Chris Van Allsburg Interview (EduPlace.com) Author Studies: Chris Van Allsburg's Interview Transcript (Scholastic.com)
Updated 12/9/2016 |