Polar Express Scavenger Hunt:

Objective: To find and collect various items related to the Polar Express story.

Materials needed: - Polar Express book or movie - List of items to find (see below) - Pen or pencil for each student - Small prizes or treats for the winners

Instructions: 1. Begin by gathering all the students in a designated area, such as the classroom or school library. 2. Explain that they will be participating in a Polar Express Scavenger Hunt, where they will search for specific items related to the story. 3. Divide the students into small teams of 3-4 members each. 4. Provide each team with a copy of the list of items they need to find (see below). 5. Explain the rules: Each team must work together to find and collect as many items as possible within a given time limit (e.g., 30 minutes). 6. The team that collects the most items from the list within the time limit will be declared the winners. 7. Set a timer and let the scavenger hunt begin!

List of items to find: 1. A golden ticket (can be a printed or handmade one) 2. A bell (representing the “magic” bell from the story) 3. A train ticket (can be a printed or handmade one) 4. A hot chocolate packet or cup (representing the hot chocolate scene in the story) 5. A pair of fuzzy socks (representing the warm socks given to the children in the story) 6. A small toy train or train-related item 7. A copy of the Polar Express book or DVD 8. A conductor’s hat or train engineer hat (can be a printed or handmade one) 9. A small jingle bell (representing the sound of the bell in the story) 10. A Polar Express-themed bookmark

Note: You can modify or add more items to the list based on the resources available and the age group of the students.

After the scavenger hunt, gather all the teams together and go through the items they found. Award small prizes or treats to the winning team and acknowledge the efforts of all the participants. This activity not only engages the students but also encourages teamwork and enhances their familiarity with the Polar Express story.