Groundhog's Day

Gathering Time:

Show a picture of a groundhog

Explain what Groundhog’s Day is (use pop-up puppet)

Sing “I’m a Little Groundhog”  tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”

Focus Activities:

Trace your shadow

Make your own pop-up puppet

Groundhog Headband

Pretend to be a groundhog popping out of a laundry basket or a large cardboard box- use headband

Other Possibilities:

Groundhog online games

RESOURCES:

http://www.universalpreschool.com

http://www.groundhog.org

http://www.enchantedlearning.com

http://www.perpetualpreschool.com

http://www.preschoolexpress.com