Every year as we move past Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season, I love rereading all my favorite Christmas books to my students.
I always find at least one group of students to read "The Polar Express" to. I am always amazed at how well they listen. It is one story I never have to interrupt with reminders of "body basics." It is an amazing story. I remember my own 2nd grade teacher reading it to me and I have loved the story ever since. I still get goose-bumps when I read the last lines about how he can still hear the bell ring.
Traditionally we read "A Christmas Carol" aloud to our 6th graders. Again - the kids love it. They never think they are going to but they always do. The language in it is pretty difficult but the kids get into it. They react and laugh and almost seem to make some discoveries about life and Christmas right along with Scrooge.
There are plenty more I share with students if I get the chance. "Yes Virginia there is a Santa Clause," "The Night Before Christmas" "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." I read these stories over and over but always enjoy them.
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