Use a series of extension activities to enhance your class reading of Chris Van Allsburg's holiday classic, The Polar Express. From a biography of the author to filmed book reviews and research about the railroad, kids can take...

Pupils read the story, "The Polar Express." Prior to beginning the story, students predict events of the story and drink hot cocoa. Afterwards, they write a short story about Christmas and create a model train for the classroom....

Students keep a folder and outline booklet as they read. They meet with other students each Thursday to discuss their readings.

Learners research bears and their characteristics with a specific study on North American bears and polar bears. In this bear study lesson, students read books about polar bears and wild bears. Learners complete activities to further...

Learners use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson, students write and record letters to Santa. Learners write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students make...