As adults, we dont usually give as much thought to this event as kids do, so it is fun to make it into an exciting time. Easy paper plate groundhog day craft for preschoolers. Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. Included is a printable student book 7 pages that is packed with studentfriendly information about groundhog day. My diverse classroom of 20 students all loved this book, and continued to look at it during dear time. This illustrated tale of the holiday gives kids a beginning background to who punxsutawney phil is and why we celebrate groundhog day for children in kindergarten to early elementary school. Books about groundhog day for preschoolers verywell family.
Funny groundhog animal coloring book great gift for birthday party to. The first official groundhog day was celebrated on february 2, 1886, in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, with a proclamation in the punxsutawney spirit by the newspapers editor, clymer freas. All of this information is presented around the fun premise of a weather school run by professor groundhog. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. This book provides plenty of information, but in the frame of a sweetly clever story for children in kindergarten to early elementary school. Groundhog day books that kids will dig for groundhogs day. Groundhog books, punxsutawney phil childrens books, groundhog. Jan 28, 2015 the best kids books for groundhog day celebration. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a groundhog day party are included. Her greatuncle gus is too old to look for his shadow anymorenow its gretchens turn. Cuddle up with our adorable groundhog plush puppets and read all 4 different groundhog storybooks. Morris of morgantown, in pennsylvania dutch country, according to the book on the subject by don yoder.
Groundhog day is celebrated in the united states and canada every february 2 nd. Groundhog day activities for teachers and students hands on crafts, reading activities, books, and predictions. Jan 30, 2018 these groundhog day activities for kids are a great way to learn more about groundhogs, shadows, and more. For even more learning activities featuring winter animals, check out these great posts from some of my blogging friends. Find out about punxsutawney phil, he lives in punxsutawney, pennsylvania and if he pops up and see. These groundhog day activities for kids are a great way to learn more about groundhogs, shadows, and more. Its a kidtime storytime perfect for groundhogs day. Celebrated on april 2nd on an annual basis, international childrens book day is a day that celebrates children literature in all of its forms and acknowledges the writers which create it. Ben and hollys little kingdom full episode spies cartoons for kids duration. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
International childrens book day in 20202021 when, where. Make groundhog day puppets using a paper bag and construction paper. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an indepth look at this uniquely american holiday. Groundhogs day off childrens read aloud video dailymotion. Will it be six more weeks of winter, or is spring on its way. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about groundhog day on my amazon page. Gus the groundhog cant remember the last time he saw his shadow, and he is getting worried. This book shares the story of groundhog day from the groundhog s perspective. We always do a pancake breakfast i have a groundhog shaped cookie cutter to cut out the pancakes and we watch the live stream of punxsutawney phils prognostication. This is a cute book about what happens when groundhog is sick on his big day. Groundhog day holds hidden opportunities to teach a very important lesson to kids born on the information highway, where everything seems to come a lot more quickly. If mature christians could share one message with kids collectively, it might be this.
If the sun is shining and he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. In this fictional tale, the groundhog looks to find someone else to fill his spot. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. Would be good to use with a predictions mini lesson. Groundhog weather school by joan holub holub is another favorite author of ours, and this book is full of facts and fun. The groundhog will emerge from hibernation and if he sees his shadow, winter is not over. Story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day kid book read aloud duration.
Perfect for science lessons on groundhog day both at home or in the classroom. Grumpy groundhog groundhog day for kids childrens book read aloud duration. The groundhog day book of facts and fun by wendie c. This groundhog day craft is the perfect activity to do with your preschoolers. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on groundhog day, it will retreat back into its burrow to hibernate for an additional six weeks of winter. When grampie groundhog decides that it is time for him to kick back and to retire. Its so much fun trying to predict whether or not punxsutawney phil will see his shadow. Groundhog day children books your kids are going to love. The history and the holiday showtime for punxsutawney phil reading and writing book for groundhog day a groggy groundhog hidden pictures worksheet book kids love these. So when winter comes, groundhog refuses to hibernate, even though his friends warn that hell b. See more ideas about groundhog day, kids prints and coloring pages.
G began posting a forecast for groundhog day in 2008. Make sure to add some of these cute kids books for groundhog day to help the celebration. The earliest mention of groundhog day is an entry on february 2, 1840, in the diary of james l. Kids get a kick out of these books and so do i, so i wanted to share them with you today. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs written by joan holub and illustrated by kristin sorra was published by puffin books in 20.
A little too advanced for my kiddos, but maybe another year. Follow along with grandma as she reads aloud groundhog day. Celebrating groundhog day can be a fun event for kids to experience. Groundhog day activity for kindergarten or preschool. Mar 20, 2020 groundhog day books and activities for young children. Its groundhog day by steven kroll, jeni bassett illustrator worried that an early spring will ruin his ski lodge business, roland raccoon takes drastic steps to prevent godfrey groundhog from looking for his shadow on groundhog day.
See more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog day activities and day book. Teachers notes look inside find out where groundhogs live, what they eat, and their special role in groundhog day festivities. Groundhog s day is celebrated in the usa on february 2 in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Jan 15, 2017 groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring.
Groundhog goes outside fantasy fiction 170 words, level g grade 1, lexile 380l. A perfect book to introduce groundhog day on february 2. Its groundhog day fun holiday song for kids jack hartmann. Groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that, by the end of this book, youll agree hes pretty wonderful. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. Just for the record, winter is my least favourite season so im always hoping for six more weeks till spring. Apr 29, 2020 it s groundhog day by steven kroll, jeni bassett illustrator worried that an early spring will ruin his ski lodge business, roland raccoon takes drastic steps to prevent godfrey groundhog from looking for his shadow on groundhog day. Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the beast has not seen its shadow. Punxsutawney phil s books and puppets are perfect for kids of all ages even 60 year olds. Groundhogs day off, by robb pearlman and brett helquist. Groundhog stays up late margery cuyler 0802797326 9780802797322 groundhog loves to run and play.
Will gus be able to find his shadow or something even more exciting. Ben and hollys little kingdom official channel recommended for you 1. It is about a groundhog who wants to be appreciated for more than his meteorological skills decide to go on vacation. Groundhog day preschool and kindergarten activities kidssoup. Legend says that when a groundhog wakes up from hibernation and peeks out of its burrow, if it sees its shadow it gets scared and hides back underground. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that arent really a holiday as its pretty much over before you even crawl out of bed and, no one gets the day off. It rsquo s groundhog day save to list other books you might like.
Im sure youve noticed that ive brought a yardstick with me today. This is a wonderful collection of books for your home or classroom library. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Many of these activities include elements of science, engineering, math, and art. Will we have more winter or will spring finally arrive. Clear weather on that day means that winter will persist for six more weeks. If the groundhog does not see its shadow, it will emerge from its burrow, signifying an imminent end to winter and an early start to spring. Groundhog gets a say, by pamela curtis swallow and denise bunkus its the day after groundhog day, and the groundhog wonders where all his attention has gone.
Groundhog day booklet those looking for a full day or two of academic fu. Groundhug day by anne marie pace and illustrated by christopher denise, reminds me of the 1985 classic children s book, if you give a mouse a cookie. In double trouble groundhog day by bethany roberts and illustrated by lorinda bryan cauley, we learn what happens when there are two groundhogs who are charged with predicting the weather for the next few weeks, instead of just one. Germans would watch the badger emerge from its hole to see whether it cast a shadow on the ground, which it would only do if it was a sunny day. This nonfiction book with vivid photographs is written for beginner readers. We have also started focusing a little more on time, so i decided to write a little book to reinforce this skill. My kids enjoyed creating their own flip book animations, and designing homes for groundhogs using recycled materials.
He decides to wax eloquent on all the attributes of the wonderful animal that is a groundhog to his fellow animals so they will know how special he is, all the time, not just on groundhog day. This book is similar to laura numeroffs words and felicia bonds illustrations. Groundhog day books for kids its the second day of february, and you know what that means. Groundhog day for kids worksheets, lessons, and printables. Groundhog s day off is a children s picture book written by robb pearlman and illustrated by brett helquist. Teacher lot 12 february childrens books valentines day. Gail gibbons clear, simple wording presents information about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event.
Children will love reading these groundhog day books in celebration of groundhog s day and learning about the weather, shadows, hibernation, and more. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to. Day book this book happy groundhog day book signing children s literature story time childrens books books to read reading books brownie groundhog and the february fox written by susan blackaby, illustrated by carmen segovia hardcover, sterling publishing, january 2011 recommended for. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun american tradition. The children s heads nod affirmatively as their eyes watch the yardstick to see what i intend to do with it. Jun 28, 2012 i know the answers to these questions. Groundhog day quick print activity book or smaller grade 3 book excludes read and write leveled book grade 4. The observance of groundhog day in the united states first occurred in german communities in pennsylvania, according to known records. See my listmania list for other groundhog day recommendations. Groundhog day is a popular tradition celebrated in the united states and canada on february2nd.
Each page has coordinating clip art that can be colored by students. I brought this to give you some idea of how long twenty inches is. Groundhog day read aloud story time bedtime story read along books. Young kids will love being able to read about groundhog day by themselves. Compared to other groundhog day picture books, this ones pretty weak. Make groundhog day fun with these printable groundhog day activities. Here are some groundhogthemed books that will get you and your kids in the mood. This one includes facts about groundhog day, facts about why the seasons change, and even shows kids what things in nature really predict the weather. Exactly one year later, townspeople made the first trip to gobblers knob, the hill where the famous groundhog.
I love focusing on groundhog day with preschoolers. Old this book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of groundhog day. The groundhog day book is a book about the groundhog, its life, eating habits, hibernation, burrows, and about the traditions that surround it. A delicious tongue twister of a picture book that features a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs paperback december 5, 20. What does it mean if the groundhog sees he shadow on ground hog s day. Groundhogs for kids groundhog day wild animals youtube. Groundhog day this factfilled rookie readabout holiday book introduces the youngest readers to the festivities and history of groundhog day. This book can be paired with its groundhog day, dear dragon, its twin text fiction.
Story of groundhogs day off for groundhogs day kid book read. Groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. Kids will love the humorous antics of groundhog in this delightful rhyming tale from the author of. To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these groundhog day books for kids and find one to share with your students. See our editors favorite books each month for kids of all ages.
We love reading with our kids, and what better way than when there is a fun occasion to talk about. It is an event that is sponsored by the international board on books for young people, a nonprofit agency that was created in 1952. Everything you always wanted to know about woodchucks punxsutawney phyllis. Groundhog day fun in the classroom gail gibbons groundhog day book is a great resource and circle time readaloud. My friend, dutch author and wildlife photographer, lieve snellings, publishes a charming series about groundhogs with interesting facts for kids alongside comically photoshopped images of real groundhogs in their natural settings. Illustrations are good, the plot is easy to understand and enjoyable, and this book could also be used in teaching character education. As today is groundhog s day 2 february, i thought it would be apropos to read this book. Everything you always wanted to know about woodchucks day it rained hearts. This informational text, nonfiction beginningtoread book contains highfrequency words and content vocabulary. Fun facts about weather and groundhogs is a great book about weather. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books from amazon. The characters and settings are too cartoony for my taste, and the thought that a raccoon would kidnap a groundhog is just too unbelievable, even for a children s book.
Dec 27, 2016 a greyhound, a groundhog, by emily jenkins book spotlight. A celebration takes place in a town whose name is fun to say. Mar 10, 2018 groundhogs day off childrens read aloud. Groundhog day ebooklibrary childrens book publishers. Its a colorful, nonfiction book that clearly explains what a ground is, what it does, how it makes its home, how it survives winter, and many other interesting facts about groundhogs. This list of 10 cute kids books for groundhog day will help you celebrate if winter is staying or if spring is finally here. Get your child ready for preschool by reading them books. Groundhog day quick print activity book or smaller grade 4 book excludes. I have groundhog s day off but am excited to order grumpy groundhog and punxsutawney phyllis for my kids this year. These books are a great way to share this cultural tradition with young kids, while also teaching them about nature and wildlife. Preschool and kindergarten groundhog day crafts and activities. This offering is for a teacher lot of 11 february theme books, as listed above.
Groundhog day is a cute holiday, especially for kids. On february 2, it is believed that the groundhog comes out of his burrow. This is a nice collection of books which are just perfect. Its the perfect science lesson that the kids will love learning about. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books about groundhog day that you can share in the classroom with your students. Here is a list of groundhog day books your kids will love. In groundhug day, moose is planning a party for valentines day. The best groundhog day books for kids a little library. Fun childrens books for groundhog day a nation of moms. This book is a fresh informative text that takes a look at groundhog weather school. Every year on february 2nd, people all across america watch groundhogs come out of their.