Read the book polar opposites and make a fun craft. Groundhog day is meant to be fun even if punxsutawney phil determines we will have six more weeks of winter. Craft, experiments, groundhog, predictions, readers theater, shadows, vocabulary. The worksheets in this resource include a read aloud and student reader to help students learn about the groundhog holiday and build background knowledge. Groundhog day craft activity with printable pattern jinxy kids. Its best suited for grades 12, but my 3rd graders were able to. Groundhogs day crafts, songs, history and other ideas for children to celebrate this holiday. The illustrations as well as the information really intrigued him. Legend says that when a groundhog wakes up from hibernation and peeks out of. You can click on the blog button below to check out her offerings. Potato stamp groundhog craft with our potato groundhogs day craft your child can pick whether we have an early spring or a longer winter just by picking clouds or a sun to add to the finished project. Whats your favorite book to read for groundhog day. I know it is totally too late to use these ideas, but i figured i would share them anyways. A writing resource differentiated for k5 grab this 15 page resource to help your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom or homeschool students have a fun writing activity for groundhogs day.
The 8 original poems, a make and take poem book, valentine, valentine, what do you see. Something new and sneak peeks you may notice some things happening andor missing on my blog. Groundhog day is a tradition in the united states that is based on folklore. Groundhogs day activities for children groundhog pop up craft. We want to help you celebrate with this fun and free groundhog day hat.
You are always about 10 steps ahead girl thanks for the freebie. If youre feeling the same way, dont worry, ive got you covered. Groundhog day activities this informational writing unit is perfect for your first grade or second grade writers workshop. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. Do you celebrate groundhog day with your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade students. So, after their fictional read alouds, students will grasp an idea of what groundhog day is. Groundhog day is celebrated in the usa on february 2nd.
Groundhog paper craft with predictions worksheet or writing paper. Groundhog day crafts, worksheets and printable books. Groundhog day activities, book ideas, and printables for. Groundhog day teacher resources we found 26 items february 2nd, groundhog day, is the day to celebrate the continuation of winter or herald the approach of spring, depending on. Cute little groundhog day bookmy version is called wake up, groundhog. First grade groundhog day worksheets activity book more challenging groundhog day reading comprehension workbook with math worksheets groundhog day. And finally, the last pack i found is by first grade blue skies jennifer white groundhog day. Groundhog day interactive bookcraftactivity by the first. Each year on this day in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, people from all over the usa watch phil the groundhog as he emerges from his burrow. Make wonderful, simple crafts about groundhogs using things found around the house.
I had no idea how interesting groundhogs were until i read the book groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow. Groundhog day crafts, activities, science, ela, math, and. Groundhog day is a great day to pull in many common core state standards objectives, and have a lot of fun with your students. I created this groundhog day unit as a fun way for students to learn some facts about groundhogs and make an enjoyable craft at the same time.
Find a complete list of great books for your shared reading by clicking on the picture below. Here are 16 ground hog day ideas that include making predictions, themed writing, games, treats and craftivities. This cute poem is a fun way to explain the holiday to kids. Help your students glue the groundhog to the end of the craft stick. Original and creative leveled books will intrigue your students, while math activities, games, and science projects will help you carry your theme across. Groundhogs day activities for children groundhog peeking puppet. Create a sun, cloud, and popup groundhog and find out.
The idea of a groundhog picking the season is just silly. Groundhog day is a just a silly holiday that is so fun to celebrate in kindergarten preschool and first grade. Groundhogs day literacy activities the classroom creative. Kindergarten groundhog day, groundhog day activities, first grade activities, first grade math, literacy activities, kindergarten activities, best kindergarten books, second grade, montessori education. Worksheets include a printable groundhog day word jumble, a groundhog day word search puzzle and an alphabetical order vocabulary worksheet. First grade groundhog day math adventures common core aligned. Then you click on the grade level you are looking for. This is a new and improved update of a fiveyearold post, but these are still my favourite goto groundhog day activities so i wanted to be sure to share them again. Free valentines day, kwanzaa, and groundhog day worksheets. We want to help you celebrate with this fun and free. Do you believe the groundhog can predict when spring will arrive. Get free worksheets to help your class celebrate groundhogs day.
Groundhogs special day poem free on groundhogs special day, hell climb out of his burrow to look for his shadow. Have fun learning about where animals go in winter with crafts and activities for a preschool hibernation theme bears, chipmunks, hedgehogs and more. Its also one of those days that can sometimes seem hard to fit in. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us fast. I bought this for our 4 year old grandson on groundhogs day.
If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. It is followed by a graphic organizer for students to record key text. Your first and second grade students will love learning about groundhog day with this groundhog day activities pack. I hope you find these free teachercreated resources and lesson plan ideas helpful. Groundhog day worksheets whether punxsutawney phil sees his shadow or not, youll be set to celebrate the day with lots of fun and engaging activities for all your elementaryaged students. Now i have a good reason to read the groundhog day book ive had for two years new adventures in first grade. Groundhog day printables and worksheets teaching skills through holidays. Groundhogs day poem if you know me you know why i pinned.
Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Groundhog day lesson plan, tradition, history, legend. The famous groundhog punxsutawney phil is pulled from his simulated burrow in punxsutawney, pennsylvania to make the most anticipated weather forecast of the year. Whether you burrow into a good book, dig into data and probability, or explore light and shadows, this list has plenty of ideas for you. See more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog day activities and school holidays.
Groundhog day rookie readabout holidays is a simple book, but has some decent pictures and facts. Go to sleep groundhog, gretch groundhog, its your day, its groundhog day, the groundhog day book of facts and fun, the secret of the first one up. The groundhog booklet holds graphs, fun facts, and interesting information about the groundhog. A garden for a groundhog by lorna balian groundhogs day at the doctor by judy delton geoffrey groundhog predicts the weather by bruce koscielniak its groundhog day by steven. Kids love these interactive worksheets for the groundhog day thematic unit of study. My good friend heidi from my not so elementary life has the cutest groundhog day activity available. I almost squealed with delight the first time i had the groundhog pop in and back out of his burrow with the craft stick. I was encouraged to get it by a first grade teacher who read it to her class. On february 2nd, groundhog day will sweep through many classrooms. Groundhog shapes and book craft from almost unschoolers. Week fivegroundhogs day pin by bertha stephens on wonderous werewolves of the night.
Groundhog day teacher resources grades k12 teachervision. You can also read this passage first to give them background knowledge before reading their fictional stories. This groundhogs day craft for kids is great for preschoolers and is a lot of fun to do and it gets them talking about the tale behind the day. Between the 100th day of school and valentines day, groundhog day activities can easily get lost in the shuffle. Read groundhog s day off by robb pearlman and write groundhog day newspaper articles. Help kids gain fluency with key sight words as they have fun practicing with these free groundhog day color by sight word worksheets. Includes groundhogs day writing, groundhogs day vocabulary, groundhogs day worksheets and a groundhogs day craftivity. These fun groundhog crafts, activities, and facts will keep your students engaged all week. Groundhog day lesson plans, printable worksheets, and activities to make a fun groundhog flip book project.
Groundhogs day activities groundhog day unit of study. Groundhog day crafts and activities all kids network. Groundhog s day is celebrated in canada and the united states on february 2nd each year. If you love valentines day then you have come to the right place for free printable worksheets and coloring pages. Groundhog day poem spruce up your groundhog day for your kids with some of these fun, easy activities. Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. It occurs each year on february 2, about halfway between the first day of winter and the first day of spring. When you put it all together it makes an adorable little groundhog craft to hang in your room. Free resources, craft ideas, books, and free activities. According to legend, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on groundhog day and does not see its.
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