Bring the magic of Christmas to your classroom with this festive movie lesson plan for The Santa Clause (1994)!

Students explore themes of belief, family, and responsibility while practicing reading comprehension, sequencing, and creative writing — all in a fun, film-based literacy lesson.

What’s Included

• 2-hour detailed lesson plan (ELA + Film Literacy)
• Student Worksheet with 5 engaging sections:
  Vocabulary Match (holiday-themed words)
  Comprehension Questions
  Story Sequencing
  Discussion Prompts
  Creative Writing + Drawing activity
• Answer Key for easy grading
• Extension Idea: “Santa’s Good List” kindness writing task

How It Works in the Classroom

Perfect for a holiday movie day or ELA film study!
Use selected clips from The Santa Clause (1994) (25–30 minutes total) to build literacy skills through:

• Guided comprehension and discussion
• Vocabulary practice with visuals
• Sequencing and creative writing
• Whole-group or small-group work
• Optional art extension for early finishers

Ideal for:
Sub plans • Literacy centers • December lessons • Holiday fun days

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Identify characters and major events
• Use new Christmas vocabulary in context
• Sequence story events correctly
• Express opinions and lessons learned
• Write a short paragraph imagining themselves as Santa Claus

Why Teachers Love It

• Combines holiday cheer with real ELA skill practice
• Easy prep — just print and play short film clips
• Perfect balance of structure and creativity
• Encourages kindness, imagination, and discussion