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Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2. On this day, according to tradition, people watch the behavior of a groundhog (also called a woodchuck) to find out what the weather will be like for the next six weeks. If the animal sees its shadow as it comes out of its burrow, there will be six more weeks of wintery On this day the behavior of a groundhog (or woodchuck) is said to predict the weather for the next six weeks. If the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, the weather supposedly will be cold and wintry. If the groundhog emerges and does not see his shadow because the day is cloudy, warmer weather is supposed to be on the way. Groundhog Day is on February 2nd. According to legend, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow on February 2nd and does not see its shadow, then Spring will come early. If the groundhog sees its shadow, then it goes back into its burrow, and there will be six more weeks of winter. The largest celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will Here are some Groundhog Day facts that may help answer those kid questions. Photo by Chris Flook. Here are some of our teacher team’s favorite fun Groundhog Day facts for kids: The most famous groundhog on Groundhog Day is Punxsutawney Phil, who lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Phil isn’t the first groundhog to celebrate the holiday This BUMPER bundle includes over 22 ready-to-use Groundhog Day worksheets that are perfect for students to learn about Groundhog Day which is celebrated on February 2nd each year and according to folklore if it’s cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. Worksheet Pack 1: History of Groundhog Day The origins of Groundhog Day can be traced to German settlers in Pennsylvania. These settlers celebrated February 2nd as Candlemas Day. On this day if the sun came out then there would be six more weeks of wintry weather. At some point people began to look to the groundhog to make this prediction. A picnic was held and a Groundhog Club was formed. Later, the people of Puxatawney started calling their groundhog, Phil, possibly after Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Today, the Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is the largest in the world with over 40,000 people attending each year. In anticipation of this fun day, encourage your students to search “Groundhog Day” in the Gale In Context: Elementary collection to discover dozens of age-appropriate resources, including book and magazine articles, pictures, and news entries. Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 every year. It began as a Pennsylvanian German celebration in the 1800s. Initially, it started in Europe as Candelmas Day. In 1886, it was proclaimed as Pennsylvania’s first official Groundhog Day celebration. This American tradition is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Substitute Groundhog. Groundhog’s Dilemma. Celebrating Groundhog Day: History, Traditions, and Activities – A Holiday Book for Kids (Holiday Books for Kids) Groundhug Day. Grumpy Groundhog. Groundhog Gets a Say See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. Learn all about Groundhog Day in this video for kids! See how this holiday started and what it all means! It is going t Groundhog Day for Kids–a video; Groundhog Day Games; Groundhog Day Teaching Resources; History of Groundhog Day–from History.com; Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Website; Why Groundhogs Supposedly Predict the Weather–video; For the 100th day of school, here are resources (if these sound familiar, we updated last year’s list): Geography The movie Groundhog Day made groundhog day much more famous. The movie Groundhog Day, filmed in Woodstock, Illinois, was made in 1993, made groundhog day more famous. The film is a comedy film for which Harold Ramis and Danny Rubin wrote the screenplay, and it stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott. Murray plays Phil Connors, a Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil. Engage your special education students with this 12-page adapted book all about Groundhog Day! Perfect for early learners and students needing extra support, this interactive book features simple, school-friendly facts paired with clear, engaging visuals to build comprehension and vocabulary.Student Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryserson, in the movie Groundhog Day, attended the 2010 Groundhog Day Celebration in Punxsutawney. Danny Rubin, writer of the screenplay Groundhog Day, attended Groundhog Day 2013. This was the first time he attend Groundhog Day since before the movie was released. The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by • Students will be able to describe the tradition and history of Groundhog Day. • Students will be able to state when Groundhog Day occurs. • Students will be able to tell the legend of the Groundhog and what it is said to mean when the groundhog sees its shadow. Suggested Grades: 3rd Grade - 4th Grade - 5th Grade - 6th Grade
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