Polar express week preschool

Written almost four decades ago, “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg is a classic Christmas story for children. It has won the Caldecott Medal and is still listed as one of the best books for children. This beautifully-illustrated picture book resulted in a movie adaption, worldwide train ride experiences, and even a musical adaptation. ... Read more

Every year we snuggle up and watch the Polar Express in my first grade classroom. You do too? That’s because you are AMAZING! I am gearing up, shopping, and running copies- including this little freebie. I am also unpacking my most favorite jammies ever! These were sent to me from my friends at Chasing Fireflies. Here is why I love these jammies: They are comfy and slimming. I ALWAYS end up running all over town in my PJ’s on pajama day. I forget I am wearing PJs, so I am super confused when…

Polar Express Day is probably one of my favorite theme days in the classroom. I love the story, and the movie to go along with it. And I just find that there's so many fun learning opportunities to go along with the theme. Plus, it's the perfect theme day to rock up in your pjs,

We LOVE Polar Express Day in our classroom. We love reading the book, doing all sorts of activities, and watching the movie! I love to make this day as fun as possible. It is a memorable day for all my kiddos and I like to set the stage to engage! First, I set up a train in my classroom. All I did was put my tables in a long row and line my table with black paper. Then, I cut out a red and yellow circle and a black steam/smoker (not really sure exactly what they call this and google is…

Stuck indoors then these Polar Express gross motor activities will get your kids up and moving around and working out some of that energy

Read or Watch The Polar Express and be inspired to work on some fine motor skills with these DIY Polar Express Fine Motor Tickets.

Today was Polar Express Day in my first grade classroom! And… That just means A LOT OF FUN!!! I always have a Polar Express Day and this year I just wanted to do something different. So… instead of making our normal conductor hats we were the CUTEST elves ever!!! Pinterest We also had fun writing […]

Like many families, mine has a list of movies and books we read each year during the Christmas season. On both lists is the same title, “The Polar Express.” Although the movie has some creepy animation and takes a lot of liberties with the story, it’s certainly a crowd pleaser. The gist of the story […]

Super cute, free printable Polar Express Worksheets to practice math and literacy with kids in December. Print pdf file with Christmas pages!