
Teach with the Grinch before Christmas break. Here are 15 Grinch lesson plans, ideas, printables and resources to teach with the Grinch in your classroom.From breaking down the story in a graphic organizer to making a Grinch day (or week) you’ll find fun and helpful resources from these fantastic teachers.Teach With The GrinchSeuss Vocabulary Worksheet – Use context clues to determine what ramshackle, slunk, sneer and other clever vocabulary words of Dr. Seuss mean. For 2nd-5th grade.Make the Grinch Smile Writing Prompt – What would you do to make him grin from ear to ear? Here’s an alternative version simplified for kindergarten.Fill in the 120 Chart – Fill in the missing numbers to 120 (perfect for 1st grade)… looks like somebody grinchy stole them!Problem Solving Booklet – Students draw Seuss inspired illustrations to demonstrate solving first grade word problems. Also includes a link to free writing papers.Grinch Classroom Lesson PlansThe Grinch Readers Theater – Create a classroom version of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas with this readers theater with 14 Whos, a grinch, Cindy Lou Who and a thought bubble narrator.Parts of a Story Anchor Chart – Dissect the movie or the read aloud and fill out a themed anchor chart. Then have students complete their own graphic organizer using the next listed resource.Graphic Organizer – Break apart the story into characters, setting, problem and solution and write a summary.Fun Ways to Teach with the GrinchShowing Kindness Classroom Management – Place the focus on being kind and promoting helping others with this simple heart-earning system for the month of December. A fun way to add spice to your classroom management.Grinch Jail – If you think inviting the Grinch into your classroom sounds like a fun alternative to the elf on the shelf, he could put your classroom reading buddies into Grinch jail.How to Draw the Grinch Guided Drawing – Teach how to draw the Grinch with steps laid out. Perfect for a guided drawing lesson from an art teacher. Or create cool painted versions with this tutorial video. Classroom Movie SnacksGrinch Popcorn Snack – Throw together a quick snack with Christmas colored M&M’s and marshmallows. Turning the popcorn a Grinch green is easier than you think.Quick Grinch Fruit Treat – Put together fruit on a toothpick to make it look like the Grinch. Perfect.Grinchy Punch – Also known as Yoda Soda, this is a fun bright green punch with lime sherbert and Sprite.How the Grinch Stole Christmas Video – These shortened YouTube versions of the famous movie condensed down are just right for the classroom. And finish off the fun-filled day by posting this Grinch Quote Printable. The quote says “Maybe Christmas perhaps… means a little bit more?” Perfect to display on your door!Thanks talented teachers – your Christmas themed stuff is so fun! Feel free to grab the “I’m a Featured Teach Junkie” blog button as your creations are definitely worth the shout out. {{high fives}}More ChristmasPrepping for January