The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
Lesson plans and teaching resources
The Polar Express
Scroll down on this page to find a variety of activities to support the book, including handouts, vocabulary, song lyrics, and other literacy and cross-curricular activities.
The Polar Express
Printable train shapes marked "beginning," "middle," and "end." Four pages, Adobe Reader required for access.
The Polar Express
: Math Activities
10 story problems related to the book.
Story Map with
The Polar Express
This suggestion combines literacy with a craft activity.
Take
The Polar Express
to Learning
Five activities: a reading log, 2 puzzles, a craft, and a recipe. Requires Adobe Reader for access.
A Teacher's Guide to
The Polar Express
Summary, teaching ideas (including discussion questions and a lesson on simile and metaphor), ideas for differentiation, and more. This 4-page document requires Adobe Reader for access.
Word Search:
The Polar Express
Language practice in shaped puzzle form. Two pages, includes answers. Adobe Reader required for access.