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With Groundhog’s Day quickly approaching I can’t wait to share with you a fun Groundhog’s Day gross motor activity. What I really like about this game is that it works perfect for Groundhog’s Day, but is also a game that can be used all year long. Since the Punxsutawney Phil is out looking for his shadow, this game is all about shadows! Motor Minute Challenges is an electronic book of 20 sheets to complete that encourage fine motor, visual motor and gross motor skills. Complete each challenge sheet by finishing pictures, mazes, physical activities and more. Groundhog Day Gross Motor + Fine Motor Activity. Another fantastic idea for Groundhog Day that would be great as a group activity or a session where OT and PT work together is the shadow game. How to Play. In this activity you would take two different figurines, for example, a Barbie Doll and a toy dinosaur. Groundhog Day - Paragraph Writing . Write a story about Groundhog Day. First complete the chart below using the pictures to help you with ideas. Next, rewrite into a paragraph on the next page. Includes 2 versions! 1/4 inch lined paper and 1/2 inch lined paper. Free Printable Groundhog Day Activity Sheets | Fun February activities for preschool, pre k, kindergarten. Maze, matching, fine motor + graphing. Great winter ideas! Celebrate Groundhog Day with a lively combination of storytelling and movement! Children will act out the groundhog’s journey, from waking up in its cozy burrow to deciding whether to stay outside or go back to sleep. This activity encourages listening, gross motor skills, and imaginative play while introducing the concept of shadows and seasons. Groundhog’s Day Activity. This occupational therapy teletherapy activity is designed to help kids with a variety of skill areas: deep breathing/mindful breathing to warm-up and settle into the session, followed by handwriting tasks, visual perceptual activities, and finally a groundhog fine motor activity. February Gross Motor Planning Ideas. February gross motor planning is broken down into four different weeks. Check out all of the freebies included! There is also a bonus Patriotic Yoga Freebie included in the planning to go along with Presidents day! Groundhog’s Day. Not necessarily a themed week but a little extra for Groundhog’s Day. Check out the free Scan it Groundhog Day theme in my Free Resource Library. Game: Matching shadows to animal’s memory game. I printed and laminated the cards from my Animal Shadow Matching resource. Gross Motor Variation: Sometimes I add a motor component by hanging one set of the pictures around the room. Students draw a card and then have If you like this activity check out the Motor Minute Challenges for any day of the week. Motor Minute Challenges is an electronic book of 20 sheets to complete that encourage fine motor, visual motor and gross motor skills. Complete each challenge sheet by finishing pictures, mazes, physical activities and more. Family-Friendly Groundhog Day Events and Activities • Attend a local Groundhog Day event. Many towns host their own Groundhog Day celebrations where families can witness a live groundhog making its prediction. • Conduct the shadow experiment. On Groundhog Day, go outside with your children and observe your shadows. And teachers aren’t given enough resources (we ALL know it). So I want you to have these Groundhog Day activities for preschoolers FREE. For these Groundhog Day preschool printables, I’ve made a: Free Groundhog Day word search (preschool level) Coloring page; Connect-the-dots coloring page (numbered 1 to 20) Shadow matching game Don’t miss this Groundhog Day shape craft to add some fine motor and cognitive skills into the mix! And try these printable Groundhog Day hats! Groundhog Day Activities: Groundhog Obstacle Course What you’ll need:-Collapsable tunnel Groundhog Day Activities. Here are some of my favorite activities for kids to celebrate Groundhog Day! Groundhog Pudding Snack from Natural Beach Living. Stick Puppet from Typically Simple. Cupcake Liner Craft from I Heart Crafty Things. Groundhog Day Pancake from The Joys of Boys. Groundhog Cookies from Fork and Beans. Groundhog Printables Find and save ideas about groundhog gross motor activities on Pinterest. More Groundhog Day Activities. Chalk Shadow Drawings (Still Playing School)- Grab some sidewalk chalk and have fun exploring shadows in this outdoor activity.; Groundhog Finger Puppet (Still Playing School) – When Groundhog’s Day is coming up soon this is a fun fine motor groundhog puppet craft to celebrate! Introducing the Peek-a-boo Handprint Groundhog craft, a delightful and creative activity perfect for Groundhog Day! Your toddlers will have a blast making adorable groundhogs using their handprints, fostering their motor skills and creativity. COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES. Educ-trace-Groundhog Day (Open educ-trace-Groundhog Day) Print for each child. Children must trace the dotted lines using the corresponding colors and then color the objects. Educa-symmetry-Groundhog Day (Open educa-symmetry-Groundhog Day) Print. Have children color the bottom picture to make it look exactly like the top If possible, go outside on a sunny day! Help the children to find their shadows. When they do, what happens when they back up, or move their arms or move their legs. Take pictures if you are able to show them later! Return to Top. Ground Hog Day Theme Ideas for Your Library and Literacy Activities for your Preschool Classroom A fun gross motor game where kids work to imitate their shadows. This is the perfect game for Groundhog’s Day and to use year round. How to Use
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