Polar express crafts for kindergarten

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

The Polar Express is a classic children’s movie and book that has captured the heart of millions of kids. What kid wouldn’t want a Polar...

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 […]

Make the magic of the beloved Christmas movie come alive with this easy popsicle stick Polar Express ornament. Kids will love crafting this mysterious train bound for the North Pole!

10 engaging activities and resources for The Polar Express.

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,

Grab the FREE printable and see the snack idea to use withThe Polar Express. It's a fun Literacy Snack Idea North Pole Train read-aloud for Christmas.

Fun family activities! Perfect for a winter's night to watch Polar Express and then do crafts as a family!

Use these free, printable Polar Express Color by Number pages after reading the book or watching a movie. Perfect for class parties!