As Christmas approaches the chances are you’re looking for a lovely book to share with your class and some teaching ideas to go along with it. One book I’ve fallen in love with this Christmas is Dasher by Matt Tavares.

Literary Christmas quotations paired with lights and decorations from the West End of London.

A collection of quotations about Christmas.

A selection of teaching ideas for The Polar Express to get you and your class feeling Christmassy.

This article combines learning about poetry with a Christmas craft activity and can even be extended to include a quick and attractive classroom display.

On the off-chance that you’re stumped for a writing activity to squeeze into the window between the school carol service and the staff buffet, we’ve collated a few quick and easy Christmas themed writing opportunities.

A round up of books to read aloud to your class this Christmas.