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Groundhog Day is a fun holiday to celebrate with kids. And, not just because it includes that cute furry animal;) It also has tons of science connections for teaching, like investigating shadows and animals that hibernate in the winter.
Below you’ll find info on this holiday, links to learn some groundhog facts, a book list, and fun printables to celebrate and learn with this February.
Plus, a FREE printable pack of Groundhog Day activities at the end of the post!
What is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is a tradition celebrated annually in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. The tradition goes that as the groundhog emerges from hibernation he can predict the weather. If the sun is shining and he sees his shadow then he goes back to his burrow and back to sleep. And, we should expect another six more weeks of winter.
On the other hand, if it’s cloudy and he doesn’t see his shadow then an early spring can be expected.
Now, I don’t know if groundhogs can really predict the weather. But, it is a fun topic to contemplate with kiddos;)
Below are links to learn more about groundhogs and the holiday.
The biggest festival to celebrate this holiday is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year. Find out about the Legend & Lore of Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Facts & Photos from National Geographic Kids
Fun Facts About Groundhogs Video from SciShow Kids
Groundhog Day Book List
Groundhog Day by Gail Gibbons
Who is Punxsutawney Phil? And, why do people think he can predict the weather? Find out in this book that shares the history and tradition of this animal-centered holiday.
Groundhog Gets A Say by Pamela Curtis Swallow
Learn all about groundhogs in this fun fact-filled book told by groundhog himself.
Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright
In this humorous rhyming story, it’s time for Groundhog to come out of his burrow and predict the weather. But, he’s comfy down there and doesn’t want to come out. Can the townspeople convince to anyway?
Groundhog’s Day Off by Robb Pearlman
Groundhog gets asked the same questions year after year. And, he’s tired of it! He has feelings and things to say that aren’t about his shadow or the weather. So, he decides to go on vacation. But, can the townspeople find someone else for the job?
Groundhog Day Printable Pack
My daughter loves animals, so I wanted to plan something for the only animal-focused holiday of the year. I came up with a set of fun printables to use with her for Groundhog Day this year.
The Printables include:
- 3 mazes with vocabulary and handwriting
- 2 coloring pages with vocabulary and handwriting
- 1 Writing Prompt where our little learners can write about their predictions
- 1 Tally Mark Recording Sheet for polling family, friends, and classmates about their Groundhog Day Predictions
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Have fun making predictions and learning about groundhogs this February 2nd!
