Polar express day at school

These North Pole Express Stations and Activities go right along with the book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. My class and I have so much fun having a Polar Express Day. We read the book, dress in our pajamas, drink hot chocolate, and have a ton of fun with these Polar Express stations and activities! There are passenger tickets, 10 station signs, and differentiated station activities included. The stations are engaging, fun, and full of literacy and math skills. All stations…

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…

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 […]

10 engaging activities and resources for The Polar Express.

Turn the Polar Express into an all-day affair with fun Polar Express printables, crafts, activities, and yummy recipes.

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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

I absolutely LOVE reading and watching Polar Express with my class each year. And, it's something my students remember all year long! On our Polar Express Day, I come dress like the train conductor from the movie - wearing black slacks, long shirt, and black vest. I make the train conductor's hat (that's included in my Polar Express-ions pack). And, I blow the whistle to call all the kids aboard the Polar Express! ALL ABOARD!!! I always let the kids wear pjs (which is always a fav favorite)…

The kids LOVE having special hot chocolate in the classroom. Here's a super easy and yummy crockpot hot chocolate recipe to use in the classroom perfect for a chilly day or polar express day! #hotchocolate #hotchocolateintheclassroom #polarexpressday #crockpothotchocolate #slowcookerhotchocolate

Are you having a Polar Express day? Wether you're reading the book or watching the movie, we have 2 fun ideas for you. Have your students make their very own Polar Express train snack and have them work on their sequencing and retelling skills with the free printable. #polarexpress #polarexpressday #trainsnack #booksnack