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Groundhog Day is one of those holidays that totally sneaks up on you as an elementary teacher. By the time you turn the calendar to February… BAM! It’s already here. This post will share some read aloud and resource recommendations to help you plan ahead to celebrate the little guy (and more importantly, the start of spring). There are some really great Groundhog Day activities for elementary students on this list! Read below to learn more!
When is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is on February 2nd each year.
Where is Groundhog Day Celebrated?
Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada.
What is the Purpose of Groundhog Day?
The purpose of Groundhog Day is to find out if the groundhog sees his shadow after it emerges from its burrow. The idea is that if the groundhog sees his shadow, then that means that there are six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early. It’s important to note that this is a cultural celebration, a superstition really, and oftentimes the groundhog is not correct.
5 Groundhog Day Activities
Below are our favorite Groundhog Day actvities.
1. Groundhog Day Activity Packet
ThisGroundhog Day Activity Packetis filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in ourClutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
2. Groundhog Day Book Companions
This Groundhog Day Book Companion Bundleincludes 4 of ourStarts With a Story resources:Groundhug Day, Groundhog Weather School, Groundhog’s Day Off, Groundhog Gets a Say. Each of them includes printable and digital resources, so they can be used in school or at home. Learn more about this resource in ourClutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
3. Groundhog Day Non-Fiction Reading Unit
ThisGroundhog Day Nonfiction Reading Unitincludes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions likeGroundhug Day, Groundhog Weather School, Groundhog’s Day Off, Groundhog Gets a Say. Learn more about this resource in ourClutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
4. Groundhog Day Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity
ThisGroundhog Day Color by Code Activityis a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like (scurry, predict, and winter). It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in ourClutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
5. Groundhog Day Reading Comprehension Activities
These Groundhog Reading Comprehension Activities are perfect for Groundhog Day. They require no prep and can be used over and over again. They can be used with any book about groundhogs. Learn more about this resource in ourClutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
In closing, we hope you found this post about Groundhog Day activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, you might also be interested in this full list of Groundhog Day books. These make great interactive read alouds in elementary classrooms!
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