Choose a station to find educational resources and station-sponsored events near you. Homeschool Preschool’s Groundhog Day worksheets are packed with activities that get kids thinking and learning as they celebrate this one-of-a-kind holiday! From tracing and hunting letters to doing puzzles, each sheet helps kids practice essential skills like counting and identifying letters. PBS Learning Media “Groundhog Day” – Here’s a quick video with a quick history of Groundhog Day. PBS Learning Media “The Groundhog Way” (Nature Cat) – This is a Nature Cat episode all about Groundhog Day! It’s about 11 minutes long so plan ahead. “It’s Groundhog Day” by Jack Hartmann – If your students love Jack Hartmann 4. Groundhog Day Videos. Some kiddos are very visual learners and, in my experience, MOST kids really love to WATCH their learning whenever possible. Haha! So, here are some of my favorite videos for teaching the facts and traditions behind Groundhog Day! Groundhog Day - All About the Holidays. Fun Facts About Groundhogs. Groundhog Fun Of course, Groundhog Day is the perfect opportunity to bring some seasonal fun into your kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms while sneaking in a little learning along the way. Whether Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter or an early spring, these hands-on groundhog day activities will keep your little ones engaged and excited. February 2nd, Groundhog Day, is the day to celebrate the continuation of winter or herald the approach of spring, depending on the groundhog and his shadow. Browse our lessons and printables to find academically relevant materials for your class. Activity: Here are two Groundhog Day activities to try. Use art to explore where shadows fall or create a human sundial. Learn more: Science Sparks and Rhythms of Play. 10. Read Groundhog Day Suit by Dee Smith and make a groundhog paper doll. Groundhog knows he has an important message to deliver on Groundhog Day and wants to arrive in style! 38. Groundhog Day Counting Activity. Count your way through Groundhog Day! Your pupils will practice counting and number recognition skills with these printable number sheets that are filled with charming little groundhogs that correspond to the digit displayed. Learn More: Simple Fun for Kids. 39. A cute 3D Groundhog Day Book Craft Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2nd every year, is a quirky and charming holiday that offers a unique opportunity for young students to engage in fun and educational activities. On this day, people eagerly await the emergence of Punxsutawney Phil, a famous groundhog, to predict the arrival of spring. Groundhog Day: (Punxsutawney) Phil your day with fun On February 2, the world will be watching to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow. Will his shadow predict six more weeks of winter? Whether Phil's shadow appears or not, Phil your Groundhog Day with connections to math, science, geography, and more. Included: Five lesson plans. Tired of Groundhog's Day is Friday, February 2! If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. If it is sunny, he will see his shadow and scoot back into his The Brief. General Beauregard "Beau" Lee will set to make his annual weather prediction on Sunday in Georgia. If Beau sees his shadow when he pops out of his mansion at Dauset Trails Nature Center Groundhog Day Counting to 10 Worksheets - Fun Activities for Preschool and KindergartenDescription:Make learning to count fun and engaging with these Groundhog Day Counting to 10 Worksheets! Perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten, this set includes 20 pages of hands-on activities to help you Groundhog Day 2018: Punxsutawney Phil spots shadow and forecasts six more weeks of winter! Groundhog's Day is Friday, February 2! If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. If it is sunny, he will see his shadow and scoot back into his Groundhog Day Activity Pack My sister site, Preschool Teacher 101 , has hundreds of early childhood resources to make your life a whole lot easier! You’ll find lesson plans, alphabet activities, dramatic play packs, circle time songs, math games, teacher guides, and so much more. Groundhog handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil after he saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter during 128th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2014, in Punxsutawney Choose a station to find educational resources and station-sponsored events near you. Groundhog handler AJ Derume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting late spring during the 136th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2022, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day 2020: Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow, predicts early spring! 樂 #GroundhogDay
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