My favourite Christmas movie song or soundtrack – lined and blank version. Homework – a fun, interactive homework sheet which can be used to begin the topic or as an assessment tool. This worksheet allows them to share their views on their favourite Christmas tracks. What do you think… young students need to form opinions on what they like and don’t like about classical, traditional and popular music. It could also be decorated and added to a project or display. Make sure you listen to the tracks before to ensure they are appropriate for your own class.ĭiscography: This can be used as part of a homework research task. Our Depot Gift Shop offers a variety of Polar Express blankets, socks and scarves along with ornaments, toys and gift items that are not available through any other source, except those of us who host THE POLAR EXPRESS™.Listening and Responding: using YouTube or Spotify, the children listen to some festive Christmas chart hits and answer the detective questions. Aisles are narrow, so wheelchair seating is available only in the general coaches.īlankets, fuzzy jammies and cozy scarves are encouraged. To manage your expectations we want to let you know that as in 1950’s standards, there is limited heating and an RV style restroom is provided in the general seating coach connected to the 99 car. We want everyone to be comfortable and have a wonderful experience.
Every area has windows to see the North Pole and watch while Santa boards the train appointed with 1950’s style furniture and details. During the return trip, Santa will greet and visit with each group and bestow the First Gift of Christmas to each passenger. Upon arrival, the train is met by Santa and his elves and once they board, the train departs for home. Magic begins to happen while cocoa and cookies are served, and Caribou cross the tracks just before the train arrives at The North Pole. The production of The Polar Express with dancing and singing entertains until the reading of The Polar Express story take place. Here is what you can expect with the Premier Seating:Įvery Passenger in the Premier Car, referred to as the #99 car of Seattle, Portland & Spokane Railway (SP&S) will find a collector’s cocoa mug and gift bag as they take their seats. Tickets may be purchased as a unit ensuring that your party is seated together in a comfortable and safe situation for your memorable ride to pick up Santa at the North Pole. This historic 1920’s Business Car offers four (4) unique settings for groups and families, each area is “distanced” from the other and has its own special character. The golden ticket is yours to keep and remember this popular holiday tradition. Price is $39 per person, as everyone is a kid on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Your friends and family will be entertained by cocoa dancers, and many of the characters you find in the storybook. General Reserved Seating: Enjoy the enthusiasm and excitement in the 1920’s coaches with bench and table seating. Share your playlist with HMH Kids on Facebook. Day Ten: What are your favorite holiday songs Write down your list, then put together your playlist using Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite music service.
Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to the Depot. Countdown Calendar Day 10 - The Polar Express. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Once onboard, hot chocolate and treats are served as passengers listen to the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Composers Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri provide the latter, relying on swelling choral arrangements, tender ballads, and polarizing yuletide offerings from Stephen Tyler. We are excited to invite passengers to ride in comfort and privacy on our vintage railcar during their trip to the North Pole on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. The soundtrack to Robert Zemeckis groundbreaking film adaptation of Chris Van Allsburgs popular childrens book The Polar Express celebrates the season with both classic and contemporary holiday flair.