Story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day kid book read. If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. Groundhog day preschool and kindergarten activities kidssoup. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. The night before groundhog day preschool book companion read this story to help preschoolers learn about groundhogs day, then complete these 10 activities with your students. Groundhog day books that kids will dig for groundhogs day. They could also complete the sentence stem and glue it to their hats. Heres another fun groundhog day pudding cup from natural beach living that your toddlers are sure to love.
Groundhog day preschool and kindergarten activities. If phil does not see his shadow, the legend is that spring will come early. Your children may want to know more about groundhogs or explore science with light and shadows. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books from amazon. The night before groundhog day this rhyming story includes diverse illustrations and a lovely cadence. Kids will love the humorous antics of groundhog in this delightful. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Ground hog day theme ideas for your library and literacy activities for your preschool classroom. Jan 30, 2019 activities to prepare for or celebrate groundhog day. On february 2 of each year, we wonder if punxsutawney phil will see his shadow.
Groundhog day activities and read alouds for kindergarten. Groundhog day on february 2 can be a fun way to talk about seasons or hibernation. Substitute groundhog by pat miller picture book, fiction 9. It states that they come out of their homes on february 2nd to see if winter is over. Groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. Really, how often do we get to celebrate a giant squirrel in a top hat.
Groundhog day rookie readabout holidays paperback september 1, 20 by lisa m. These are just as, if not more important for toddler development. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us fast. Groundhog day or groundhog s day is a holiday celebrated in the united states and canada on february 2. Ideal for kids from birth through approximately 99 years of age. Will it be six more weeks of winter, or is spring on its way. Play with groundhog props in the light, making shadows. I love the silliness of groundhog day every february 2. Here are some fun books i enjoy to share with my class for groundhog s day.
The groundhog day book of facts and fun by wendie c. Samples of our groundhog day preschool and kindergarten activities, crafts, lessons, and printables. If they dont see their shadow, they stay above ground and winter is almost over. Groundhog s runaway shadow by david biedrzycki love groundhog day by gail gibbons. Groundhogs day is celebrated in the usa on february 2 in punxsutawney. This february 2, celebrate spring or cuddle up for six more weeks of winter with these fun books. Groundhog gets a say, by pamela curtis swallow and denise bunkus. Here are some groundhogthemed books that will get you and your kids in the mood for.
I think this little rodents are absolutely adorable. K8 crafts, worksheets and printable books for groundhog day these crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. Book suggestions for the library i love amazon, and if you choose to get yours there, they do send me a few centswhich supports my coffee habit. These activities can get you started on a fun groundhog theme for winter. So i had to add groundhog day to my series of free songs and rhymes for circle time. It ties winter and groundhog s day and waiting for spring into a smart story about waiting. Click on the image below to see it in its own window close that window to return to this screen or right click and save image to your hard drive to print from your own image software at your convenience. I dont think there will be enough free printables to get you through a week, but youll definitely be able to pick and choose if you just want to do them on groundhog s day. Jan 26, 2020 crafts, printables, books, and activities to celebrate groundhog s day with your preschooler. This february 2, celebrate spring or cuddle up for six more weeks of winter with these fun. If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
The substitute groundhog was one of your listening station activities from scholastic a few years back. See more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog, groundhog day activities. Groundhog day stories scholastic parents books for kids. Will the groundhog see his shadow this february 2nd. Adorable activities and crafts for groundhog day from the educators spin on it. Books about groundhog day for preschoolers verywell family. Geoffrey groundhog predicts the weather by bruce koscielniak picture book, fiction 7. By gail gibbons is also a good one for preschoolers. Groundhog day stem activities free printable little. It is about a groundhog who sees her shadow and is impatient for spring and for a fox who is impatient for food. Groundhog day preschool activities itsy bitsy book groundh. Follow along with this wonderful tale by susanna leonard hill where we meet phyllis, a groundhog who can predict the weather better than the fellows in her f.
Students could create the hat that matches their prediction on whether or not they think the groundhog will see his shadow. Get free worksheets to help your class celebrate groundhog s day. I reactivated the january 20142015 in case you are looking for just this book. I wanted to do some groundhog day activities last year, but we never got around to it. Groundhog day rookie readabout holidays this book is aimed at teaching 3 to 6year olds the history of groundhog day with a glimpse into the annual festivities. This book has wonderful illustrations which the children enjoyed and the story held their interest as well as mine. If he does not see his shadow, then spring is just around the corner.
Groundhog day books groundhog day activities, groundhog. What a clever idea to entice phil out of his burrow when he is having such a wonderful winters nap. The story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day. Groundhog day preschool activities itsy bitsy book groundhog s day, mrs jackson s class website groundhog day crafts, preschool alphabet groundhog s day, kindergarten hoppenings to gobbler s knob it s groundhog, free groundhog day printables mamas learning corner. Celebrate groundhog day with your kids with some fun groundhog day activities, books, rhymes, and crafts. Groundhog day crafts, worksheets and printable books.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Kidzone preschool and kindergarten itsy bitsy book groundhog s day. Jan 17, 2016 groundhog s day is coming up and is one of those holidays that is just kind of fun to teach. The perfect groundhog day activities for preschoolers and toddlers. Check out some of our favorite books and download these cute groundhog day printables. Plus some book suggestions and a snack idea too inspired by that special groundhog for your little one. Mar 22, 2019 children will love reading these groundhog day books in celebration of groundhog s day and learning about the weather, shadows, hibernation, and more.
I love to play shadow tag with my class around groundhog s day. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you. Groundhog s day crafts groundhog s day preschool activities at. Groundhog day graphing preschool powol packets incorporate some math and graphing skills into groundhog s day in a fun, engaging way. Groundhog day theme unit and printables ideas, activities, reading comprehensions, word searches, coloring, crosswords, and math worksheets. Sing all sorts of groundhog day songs and add some other fun ideas to your groundhog day events. Groundhog day activities, lesson plans, activities and.
Preschool and kindergarten groundhog day crafts and activities. See our editors favorite books each month for kids of all ages. If youre feeling the same way, dont worry, ive got you covered. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. Toddlers will love playing in this fun and fuzzy groundhog day sensory bin from teach preschool. Its the day after groundhog day, and the groundhog wonders where all his attention has gone. Phil on groundhogs day and this book depicts the suspense as well as the delight as they wait for their beloved phil to emerge and see or not see his shadow. Groundhog day everything preschool groundhog day home of the groundhog. Follow along with grandma as she reads aloud groundhog day. Hand and footprint groundhog in love with this hand and footprint craft from play with me. Its also one of those days that can sometimes seem hard to fit in. Groundhog day is meant to be fun even if punxsutawney phil determines we will have six more weeks of winter. Day read aloud story time bedtime story read along books. Create an adorable footprint groundhog craft and poem with this printable from the educators spin on it.
If it is sunny, he will see his shadow and scoot back into his burrow for six more weeks of winter sleep. Groundhog s day is february 2nd, and it is a super fun holiday for little ones to learn about it. These could be a follow up to a read aloud or to a graphing activity. Books, printables, games, and more see more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog day activities and preschool groundhog.
Groundhog day preschool no prep worksheets activities by. Its almost february, and we are planning some simple preschool groundhog day activities. I have been to see phil on groundhog s day and this book depicts the suspense as well as the delight as they wait for their beloved phil to emerge and see or not see his shadow. Make wonderful, simple crafts about groundhogs using things found around the house.
Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore. Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about groundhog day. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. The legend says that if punxsutawney phil, the groundhog, sees his shadow on february 2nd, then there will be six more weeks of winter weather. Click here for step by step photo directions for assembly printing. Create an adorable groundhog day ideas with a craft and poem to do with your child this february 2nd. This book contains a collection of worksheets suitable for use with children in preschool, prekindergarten, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten prep. The story of substitute groundhog for groundhog day kids. This packet includes 10 color and 10 black and white printable to go along with the story. Free groundhog day songs and rhymes for circle time.
Pop goes the weasel sleeping, sleeping in the ground, all winter long, the little groundhog sleeps so sound. Groundhog day is celebrated in the usa on february 2nd. If youre looking for nonholiday winter songs and rhymes, check out my free winter songs and rhymes for circle time there are lots of wonderful cds you can buy, but im just listing free resources here. Groundhog s day is celebrated in canada and the united states on february 2nd each year. The crafts use inexpensive materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun american tradition. Jan 23, 2016 this list of 10 cute kids books for groundhog day will help you celebrate if winter is staying or if spring is finally here. If they see their shadow, it scares them and they go back to their homes and sleep for another 6 weeks. Paper bag groundhog artsy momma make a paper groundhog that actually pops up and down. Between the 100th day of school and valentines day, groundhog day activities can easily get lost in the shuffle. Brownie groundhog and the february fox by susan blackaby this is a super cute book thats great for reading aloud to preschoolers and up. Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year.
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