Groundhogs Day Books

It’s almost Groundhog Day! This fun holiday is celebrated on February 2nd and commemorates the day when a groundhog comes out of its burrow to look for its shadow.

For kids, this holiday is all about learning about groundhogs and predicting whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. If you’re looking for some great Groundhog Day books for kids, check out our list below.

These titles are sure to be hits with your young students and will make the perfect addition to your Groundhog Day activities.

Groundhog’s Day is a fun holiday celebrated annually on February 2nd. On this day many look to the groundhog to determine how much longer winter will last.

The folklore accompaniment states if the groundhog sees its shadow upon emerging from its burrow, that there is a prediction of six more weeks of wintry weather; however, if it does not see its shadow, then spring weather is just around the corner.

This peculiar revered holiday offers many fun activities such as observing movie marathons and baking special treats that honor the groundhog with cookies or cupcakes filled with candy.

To commemorate Groundhog’s Day, preschoolers and kindergarteners everywhere can partake in games such as painting pictures of groundhogs or crafting puppets out of paper bags.

Of course, we love to read books full of groundhog facts and silly stories of Groundhog Day.

Groundhog Day Fun

If you’d like to add these books to a full Groundhog Day lesson plan, check out the activities below. I’m sure you’ll find some fun things to add to your activities.

Celebrate Groundhogs Day with kids

Groundhogs Day is a great opportunity to enjoy some festivities with the kids! To make it extra special, why not have them create crafts and printables related to the theme?

Making decorations like a paper plate groundhog. All you need is a paper plate and a brown dot marker.

Additionally, hands-on activities like designing groundhog day hats and play acting skits and poems can be an effective way to engage children while they practice their creative skills.

Experiencing these activities together can be a memorable experience for the whole family.

What’s your favorite way to celebrate Groundhog Day with your children? Leave a comment and let us know.

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