Click on the image below to go to the store where you can gain access to these february reading comprehension passages with questions pdf for free. Books for groundhogs day and lights and shadows sharing. This cute poem is a fun way to explain the holiday to kids. You will go nuts over our social studies for kids complete units filled with printables and engaging. Engage your students with these groundhog day printable worksheets. These could be a follow up to a read aloud or to a graphing activity. Groundhog day books and activities second grade stories. The holiday is based on a folk tale surrounding the animal, a ground hog, though other countries do use other animals to predict the weather. Groundhog day cut and paste missing letters worksheet.
The illustrations are good and there is a lot of detail worthy of discussion. It was perfect for both kindergarten and first graders to whom i read it, i am sure it would work with preschool age as well. But instead of watching a real groundhog, the first graders wait to see if chester the hamster will see his shadow to see how much longer winter will be. See our editors favorite books each month for kids of all ages. Oh i am so very late getting these super cute groundhog day worksheets posted. According to the story, if a ground hog sees its shadow on feb 2nd. Groundhog day song for kids 1 min the perfect, quick song for young kids to learn or put onto sentence strips in a pocket chart with motions to describe what happens if the groundhog sees his shadow and if he doesnt id recommend this video just for kindergarten and first grade. We have fun worksheets about shadows, information about the season of winter and the history of. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books from amazon. Yes, it is a big deal for first graders we began thinking and predicting yesterday with high expectations for today.
This book is one to enjoy for the facts it presents to kids. Learning about animals is a great way to keep kids excited about their natural world. This day, which is 40 days after christmas, is also called candlemas day, a christian. I hope you find these free teachercreated resources and lesson plan ideas helpful. I used to sing a groundhog song to my first graders to the tune of im a little teapot and they loved it. Follow along with this wonderful tale by susanna leonard hill where we meet phyllis, a groundhog who can predict the weather better than the fellows. Groundhog day teacher resources grades k12 teachervision. Esl, first grade, literacy, reading, third grade tagged with.
Groundhog day read alouds and activities i sort of feel like groundhog day is one of those holidays the sometimes gets overlooked, but it covers so many different teaching and learning opportunities, its worth taking some time to incorporate it into your lessons. Groundhog day activities for teachers and students hands on crafts, reading activities, books, and predictions. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us fast. I hope you and your students enjoy these free groundhog day printables. Groundhog day book roundup and clipart freebie grade. Each year on this day in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, people from all over the usa watch phil the groundhog as he emerges from his burrow. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winterlike weather will soon end.
Phil lives in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, where every groundhog day people wait for him to come out of his burrow. Cut out the letters in the word groundhog and rearrange them to make 3, 4, and 5letter words. Groundhog day printable worksheets page 1 abcteach. The famous groundhog punxsutawney phil is pulled from his simulated burrow in punxsutawney, pennsylvania to make the most anticipated weather forecast of the year. The story of substitute groundhog for groundhog day kids. Groundhogs for kids groundhog day wild animals youtube. Will it be six more weeks of winter, or is spring on its way. My students always loved it and one of the ways i peaked their interest was with these fun groundhog day books. Shelia melton is offering a groundhog day freebie for grades over at teachers pay teachers. Students could create the hat that matches their prediction on whether or not they think the groundhog will see his shadow.
These groundhog day printable worksheets are great for any classroom. We have also started focusing a little more on time, so i decided to write a little book to reinforce this skill. In the united states, groundhog day is celebrated throughout the country, with the largest celebration held in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. These two books are perfect for comparing and contrasting characters and events.
First grade groundhog day worksheets activity book. Id recommend this video just for kindergarten and first grade. We created some cute little groundhogs and arranged them according to our predictions. Groundhog day read alouds and activities true life. Here are 16 ground hog day ideas that include making predictions, themed writing, games, treats and craftivities. Original and creative leveled books will intrigue your students, while math activities, games, and science projects will help you carry your theme across. Feeling undervalued, groundhog skips town for a vacation. Groundhog day reading comprehension workbook with math worksheets. Groundhog day is such a happy little february celebration. Feb 01, 2017 follow along with grandma as she reads aloud groundhog day. This will be the first time in 4 years that we actually get to celebrate groundhog s day in school we had snow days all the other years. You can also read this passage first to give them background knowledge before reading their fictional stories. I like it, not only because it is my husbands favorite movie gotta love bill murray, but also because phil is just plain cute. Depending where your students are at in the curriculum it may also provide an excellent opportunity to teach something new.
Poems and rhymes poetry for kids a small collection of. Follow along with grandma as she reads aloud groundhog day. The illustrations as well as the information really intrigued him. I am grabbing your unit to help me prepare for actually being in school on feb 2nd. Lets find some groudhog day themed books that are read aloud. Passover the story of moses biblical story of moses from the old testament. Kids love these interactive worksheets for the groundhog day thematic unit of study. Groundhog and leap day reading comprehension passages, reading comprehension strategies. I bought this for our 4 year old grandson on groundhog s day. Groundhog day poster pack for bulletin boards and classroom decorations. If it is sunny, he will see his shadow and scoot back into his burrow for six more weeks of winter sleep. 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. Groundhog day crafts, worksheets and printable books.
Explore light and shadow in math, science, and art lessons and. Read groundhog s day off by robb pearlman and write groundhog day newspaper articles. Jan 10, 2020 are you teaching about groundhog day in your classroom or homeschool. Make wonderful, simple crafts about groundhogs using things found around the house. Here are 3 books that are great for groundhog day fun. Groundhog day activities and read alouds smitten with first.
Teacher printable stories for kids short stories for teachers. Now i have a good reason to read the groundhog day book ive had for two years new adventures in first grade. Legend has it that if phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter will follow. Jan 25, 2018 february is coming up fast, which means its almost groundhog day. By phil nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer.
Given our winter weather, i think we will have 6 more weeks of winter this year. Best groundhog day activities for the classroom weareteachers. Kindergarten groundhog day worksheets activity book. Cut out the pages, stack them, and staple together on the left side.
These groundhog day worksheets were originally posted in february 2016. Perfect for kids in school or homeschoolers or if you just. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you. Groundhog day activities shadow experiments, books, craft. Welcome my groundhog day lesson plans page for teachers on this page, you will find groundhog day teaching resources for english that include ideas for writing prompts and printable worksheets for creating a groundhog day booklet groundhog day is observed on february 2 in the united states and canada. We celebrate this in our classroom in a variety of ways, including adding some groundhog day activities into our learning centers. Its a fun holiday tradition and a great way to work in a lesson or two about predictions. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Day, groudhog day, and valentines day groundhog day freebies at grade onederul. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun american tradition. Groundhog day is celebrated in the usa on february 2nd. The legend says that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Patriotic stories fourth of july stories, flag day stories, memorial day stories, abe lincoln stories, george washington stories.
Its the second day of february, and you know what that means. Between the 100th day of school and valentines day, groundhog day activities can easily get lost in the shuffle. Groundhogs day activities groundhog day unit of study. Groundhog day free informational emergent reader for early learners in bw. Jan 30, 2020 on february 2, 1887, groundhog day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at gobblers knob in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Groundhog day book roundup and clipart freebie 4 comments ive been reading the same three books to my class on groundhog day for several years now and decided it was time for a change. Its also one of those days that can sometimes seem hard to fit in. This activity includes a scoring system and is designed for intermediate students in 3rd through 6th grade. Learn about this unique holiday with our printable worksheets and reading comprehension passages. Look at your school library, your public library, and in other resources so you can find books to fit. Groundhog day book roundup and clipart freebie grade onederful.
Groundhog day books and activities groundhog day came up at our house in a discussion revolving around what holiday is next. Groundhog day printables and worksheets teaching skills through holidays. If it is cloudy, he will come out of his burrow and, tradition says, spring will start soon. Groundhog day activities this informational writing unit is perfect for your first grade or second grade writers workshop. Groundhog day is a holiday celebrated on february 2 in the united states and canada. This resource has ideas, crafts, activities, and lessons for your groundhog day thematic unit. Day read aloud story time bedtime story read along books. Groundhog day activities puppet, poem, rebus for first grade. Groundhog day cut and paste letter matching worksheet.
Groundhog day writing prompts for kindergarten, first or second grade. This is a super cute book about a groundhog who wakes up all winter long. Jan 23, 2016 this list of 10 cute kids books for groundhog day will help you. A fun story that was fun to read to classes i was working with as a substitute teacher the week of groundhog day. Groundhog s day is celebrated in canada and the united states on february 2nd each year. Ive created a packet for groundhog s day based around this book, but even if you dont have the book, you can still use the activities. We also did a cute writing activity with a template pattern and writing prediction page from first grade blue skies. 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. This nonfiction book is perfect for explaining to your class all about groundhog day. I was encouraged to get it by a first grade teacher who read it to her class. See more ideas about groundhog day activities, groundhog day and activities.
On groundhog day, phil the groundhog comes out of his hole after a long winters hibernation. Groundhog and leap day reading comprehension passages with. Jan 24, 2017 this groundhog day flip book tells the students what groundhog day is and why it is celebrated. Substitute groundhog, by pat miller, and groundhog s day off, by robb pearlman, both revolve around groundhog trying to find a substitute to do his yearly duty.
Groundhog day worksheets for kids all kids network. First, let me say that this list is a resource guide. 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. Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. Jan 30, 2019 follow along with this wonderful tale by susanna leonard hill where we meet phyllis, a groundhog who can predict the weather better than the fellows in her family. Your first and second graders will love using their math skills with operations and place value to find out where mr. Celebrate groundhogs day with a scholastic book list of fiction and nonfiction titles for grades prek2 about the silly holidays traditions and history. Browse our lessons and printables to find academically relevant materials for your class. My class this year had almost no prior understanding of groundhogs day this was very helpful, thank you. Here are the 1st grade books to read with a free printable list arranged by the easiest to the hardest great for gaining reading fluency and confidence. 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. Includes groundhogs day writing, groundhogs day vocabulary, groundhogs day worksheets and a groundhogs day craftivity.
They could also complete the sentence stem and glue it to their hats. Groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. See more ideas about groundhog day, groundhog day activities and school holidays. Worksheets include a printable groundhog day word jumble, a groundhog day word search puzzle and an alphabetical order vocabulary worksheet. Theres a ton of information presented in a funny way that engages kids. On february 2nd, groundhog day will sweep through many classrooms. The book lists, bulletin board photos, pictures of kid projects and printables are great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade. This math facts center is a great groundhog day activity for working on addition and subtraction within 10 for kindergarten and 1st grade students. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. The story of substitute groundhog for groundhog day kids books read aloud. The plot is not as strong in this story as it is in other books of the series, but this book recreates something you could actually imagine happening in class. On groundhog s special day, hell climb out of his burrow to look for his shadow.
First grade groundhog day worksheets activity book more challenging groundhog day reading comprehension workbook with math worksheets groundhog day find the differences and ponder the picture. We did some groundhog activities todaya big shout out goes to christie at first grade fever for this adorable groundhogs day book that my kids really loved today. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. On february 2, punxsutawney phil will see or not see his shadow. Jan 15, 2017 groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring.
More groundhog day crafts, activities, science fun here. It opens up with a story about punxsutawney phil in pennsylvania, but happily mentions many others, including wiarton willie in ontario, canada and furby the wonder chicken in vancouver, canada. Im maria gavin a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer. They are perfect for morning work, stations, centers, independent practice, early finishers, homework, sub plans or 5minute fillers. In both canada and the united states, groundhog day is a holiday celebrated on february 2. So, after their fictional read alouds, students will grasp an idea of what groundhog day is.
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