Christmas Movie Lesson Plan Mega Pack — 27 Classics for All Grades!

Looking for an engaging way to celebrate the holiday season and strengthen ELA skills? This Christmas Movie Lesson Plan Mega Pack includes ready-to-teach, 2-hour lessons for 27 of the most popular Christmas movies — perfect for keeping students focused, analytical, and festive all December long!

What’s Included

Each movie lesson plan features:

• Detailed teacher directions with analytical prompts
• Printable student worksheet (comprehension & analysis)
• Answer key for easy grading
• 27 movie titles — from classic favorites to modern hits
• Each lesson lasts 2 hours — ideal for sub days, class rewards, or seasonal units

Movies included:

1. A Boy Called Christmas
2. A Charlie Brown Christmas
3. A Christmas Carol
4. A Christmas Story
5. Arthur Christmas
6. Christmas Eve On Sesame Street
7. Deck The Halls
8. Elf
9. Eloise At Christmastime
10. Home Alone
11. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
12. It’s A Wonderful Life
13. Jingle All The Way
14. Jingle Jangle
15. Klaus
16. Let It Snow
17. Noelle
18. The Christmas Chronicles
19. The Chronicles Of Narnia
20. The Grinch
21. The Muppet Christmas Carol
22. The Nightmare Before Christmas
23. The Polar Express
24. The Princess Switch
25. The Santa Clause
26. The Search For Santa Paws
27. The Smurfs Christmas Carol

How It Works in the Classroom

Use these lessons in:

• Whole-class viewings and discussions
• Small group analysis centers
• Independent work or sub plans
• Holiday ELA projects or enrichment activities
• Print and go — or project digitally for interactive discussion!

Standards & Learning Goals

Each lesson reinforces key ELA standards:

• Analyzing character development, theme, and plot
• Identifying literary elements and tone
• Practicing critical thinking and evidence-based responses
• Strengthening written and verbal analysis skills

Why Teachers Love It

• Saves hours of prep time
• Keeps students engaged during a busy season
• Flexible for all grade levels
• Fun, festive, and still academic
• Perfect mix of holiday spirit + rigorous ELA practice

Celebrate the holidays without sacrificing learning — grab the Christmas Movie Lesson Plan Mega Pack today and make December your easiest, most engaging month yet!