Magic Treehouse - Christmas In Camelot - Book Companion

Christmas In Camelot - Book Companion

Magic Treehouse books are a treasure trove for third graders! These engaging stories build reading stamina, expand vocabulary, and spark curiosity about history, science, and culture. Christmas in Camelot is a particularly rewarding choice for the holiday season. This magical adventure ties in beautifully with themes of kindness, bravery, and imagination—perfect for a festive classroom read-aloud or small group study. Bring the magic of Christmas and the joy of reading to your students this season!

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Christmas Teacher Resources that bring JOY to your Classroom

Christmas Joy in the Classroom  

'Tis the season filled with magic and wonder. Weave a holiday theme with lesson plans that teach reading, writing, and social skills. Make decorations that teach fine motor skills. Read books that teach joy and kindness. Traditions are found in beloved Christmas stories written by masterful writers like Jan Brett. Your lessons become a springboard for meaningful classroom discussions about sharing acts of kindness and creating a sense of community. Your students will make childhood memories that sparkle bright! 

Here are some beloved children's authors who have written Christmas books:

1. Chris Van Allsburg - The Polar Express
2. Jan Brett - The Wild Christmas Reindeer, The Animals' Santa
3. Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
4. Tomie dePaola - The Legend of the Poinsettia
5. Eric Carle - Dream Snow
6. Lori Evert - The Christmas Wish (illustrated by Per Breiehagen)
7. Margaret Wise Brown - Christmas in the Barn
8. Clement C. Moore - The Night Before Christmas
9. Matt Tavares - Dasher
10. Mary Pope Osborne - Christmas in Camelot (from the Magic Tree House series)
11. Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman - Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Bear Stays Up for Christmas - Book Companion

Bear Stays Up for Christmas, by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. 

Book Companion to write about your reading.

In this story, the forest animals tell Bear he must stay up for Christmas. Bear is sleepy, but he says he will try. Read this book to discover how Bear finds the best gift for Christmas. This book teaches the life lesson of being kind to your friends

and the gift of giving.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas, 

by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. 

In this story, the forest animals tell Bear he must stay up for Christmas. Bear is sleepy, but he says he will try. Read this book to discover how Bear finds the best gift for Christmas. This book teaches the life lesson of being kind to your friends

and the gift of giving.

Focus Skills Include:

• comprehension questions
• writing about Bear
• word work - rhyming words - making new words
• handwriting practice
• story events
• my favorite part
• writing about the surprise
• design a quilt for your friend
  
• write and draw about the story
• teacher pages

Teacher Tip:  Leave this book and these reader response pages for your Substitute Teacher. Engage your students in good books when you cannot be with them, and provide your substitute with an 'easy to follow' plan. 

Grab some engaging resources to brighten your classroom for the holiday season. Make these days Merry & Bright with teaching resources that save you time!

Click on these holiday resources today:

The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett - Book Companion

Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett - Book Companion

Christmas Math Pages - Double & Triple Digit Addition and Subtraction

Legend of the Poinsettia - retold by Tomie dePaolo - Book Companion

Are you looking for educational and fun teacher materials for the Christmas season? Just read and browse below to find some that are tried and true. Children learn with smiling faces. Teacher Idea: Leave some of these pages for your substitute teacher.   

Trouble with Trolls - Book Companion   

Reader Response pages for the book Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett. Teach story elements and character traits, new vocabulary, and word study. 33 pages to use with this picture book. These pages can easily be assigned for independent seatwork, small reading groups, or entire class. This book is truly an engaging Christmas book to read aloud.