In addition to the scholastic lesson plans, activities, and reproducibles listed below, you can find groundhogrelated games, crafts, and other fun activities on the official punxsutawney groundhog club website. Handpicked by amazon kids books editor, seira wilson, for prime book box a childrens subscription that inspires a love of reading. Arrogant pittsburgh tv weatherman phil connors bill murray is assigned the job of covering punxsutawney phils emergence to see his shadow on groundhog day february 2nd, a duty hes been reluctantly covering for the past four years. Her many honors include the regina medal, the washington postchildrens book guild nonfiction award and the nsta outstanding science trade book award. Every february 2, people all across america wonder about the groundhog punxsutawney phil. Anyone know of any books that have similar stories. Note, sometimes multiple contraptions vehicles are required to get all 3 stars. Groundhog day activities for kids several printable activities and lesson plans for groundhog day. Its a fun holiday tradition and a great way to work in a lesson or two about predictions. After all, its not easy for a young child to understand why phil is toted out in the middle of his winter rest just to look at his shadow or.
Groundhogs day fun kids books childrens literature for. Groundhog day books 6 fun groundhog day books that we like to read groundhog day is a fun theme to do in late january and early february. Bad piggies ground hog day 11 walkthrough 3 star youtube. The legend says that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Learning activities and groundhog games across the grades. Jan 28, 2020 i wanted to do some groundhog day activities last year, but we never got around to it. And if you dont have time to make them this week, plan to make them for the official end of winter, march 20, when the poem for that day is. Groundhog day is celebrated in the usa on february 2nd. Groundhog day martini in the movie, groundhog day, bill murrays character, phil, is forced to drink a cocktail of sweet vermouth on the rocks with a. Sep 27, 2012 ground hog day is the first episode in bad piggies. The pigs open up a map to find their way to the eggs, only for it to be accidentally caught in a fan and torn to pieces. Groundhog day loop tropes is a good starting place a couple i enjoyed that are also on that list is all you need is kill by hiroshi sakurazaka, a translated novel about a soldier that fights against aliens that have landedappeared on earth i do not highly recommend the movie, the books way better. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. We always look forward to doing activities around it.
I like it, not only because it is my husbands favorite movie gotta love bill murray, but also because phil is just plain cute. Jan 15, 2017 groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. And while punxsutawney phils handlers maintain 100 percent accuracy in his. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In weather lore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and does not see its shadow because the. This book takes you hour by hour as everyone tries to get the groundhog out of bed. Groundhug day by anne marie pace and illustrated by christopher denise. Groundhog day is a holiday celebrated in the united states and canada on february 2nd. In groundhug day, moose is planning a party for valentines day. Every february 2, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog, punxsutawney phil.
My favorite way to celebrate any special day or any random day for that matter. I love the movie groundhog day and all the similar remakes mostly christmas movies. Here is information about groundhog day and its origins, as well as facts about the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Everyone can enjoy making and eating these groundhog cupcakes. Home holidays and occasions groundhog s day kids books. This book shares the story of groundhog dayfrom the groundhogs perspective.
If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its. I created a printable book with clip art i found online and will post the links of any other great ideas i find on the web. Groundhog day crafts, worksheets and printable books. King pig, ross, and mechanic pig notice a trio of eggs faraway. Groundhog day activities at little giraffes teaching ideas. We had a ton of fun with groundhog day book list from 3 dinosaurs.
Many activities, some internet exploration, and a variety of groundhog games. I have been to see phil on groundhog s day and this book depicts the suspense as well as the delight as they wait for their beloved phil to emerge and see or not see his shadow. Just as the angry birds games had their mighty eagle. Therefore, i know exactly how hard it is to find a good groundhog book. More web resources for teaching about groundhog day. Home holidays and occasions groundhogs day kids books. Crafts, worksheets and printable books for groundhog day. Thanks for the replies, i intend to try some of these. Jun 14, 2018 encourage an interest in groundhog day with some of these fun childrens books. The wisdom of groundhog day is a well written book with an easy to follow structure. Jan 24, 2017 grumpy groundhog by maureen wright author, amanda haley illustrator its groundhog day, and everyone is gathered to find out if its time for spring.
Netgalley user, august 2015 we cover groundhogs in our book club with kindergartners. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles from seed to plant and monarch butterfly. There is a slight problem, however, since tomorrow is groundhogs day. Groundhog day is a holiday celebrated on february 2 in the united states and canada. Groundhog day is coming and i for one am ready for spring. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Its a colorful, nonfiction book that clearly explains what a ground is, what it does, how it makes its home, how it survives winter. Andie macdowell and bill murray in groundhog day columbia pictures lessons from groundhog day. Groundhog goes outside groundhog goes outside groundhog goes outside groundhog goes outside. See more ideas about groundhog day, childrens books and day book. Heres a roundup of some of my favorite books from amazon. Some explain the back story of this special day, while others share a fun tale about a groundhog s adventures. The pigs must journey to recover all of the missing pieces of the map.
Welcome my groundhog day lesson plans page for teachers. More resonant than ever today the bill murray comedy is. The film groundhog day is a story of how a man discovers wisdom and a better way of living. 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 books comprehension questions by bobbi bates tpt. He makes it through the day in his usual egoistic manner, incurring the disdain of both his pretty new producer andie macdowell and his longsuffering. Groundhog s day off by robb pearlman, substitute groundhog by pat miller, groundhog s dilemma by kristen remenar, groundhog d. Colored photographs and simple text make this book a perfect introduction to groundhog day for non or early readers. Jan 30, 2017 groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided. Cheer up and use this groundhog day minibook to anticipate the joys of springtime. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided.
Comprehension questions for 14 groundhog books also includes writing pages, cause and effect and fact and opinion activitiestitles include. No matter what the groundhog saw, winter ends today. In my opinion this day is great for science and writing. Students will ask their own questions and think about the difference between reality and fantasy as they read the groundhog s tale. Jan 07, 2014 this book has wonderful illustrations which the children enjoyed and the story held their interest as well as mine. Below you will find a thematic book list for groundhog day. Will gus be able to find his shadow or something even more exciting. Its a colorful, nonfiction book that clearly explains what a ground is, what it does, how it makes its home, how it survives winter, and many other interesting facts about groundhogs. Gus the groundhog cant remember the last time he saw his shadow, and he is getting worried. With her signature combination of simple, clear text and bright illustrations, gibbons introduces everything you need to know about groundhogs, too what.
When an unexpected blizzard forces him to spend the night in a local hotel, murray awakens to find that some unexplained, supernatural powers. The groundhog day book of facts and fun by wendie c. Grumpy groundhog childrens books read aloud youtube. Fantasy fiction, 170 words, level g grade 1, lexile 380l. Squirrel, bunny, and porcupine are all there to help him. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Groundhug day anne marie pace, christopher denise on. Time loop stories similar to the movie groundhog day. Grumpy groundhog by maureen wright author, amanda haley illustrator its groundhog day, and everyone is gathered to find out if its time for spring. A groundhog is a rodent and is also known as a woodchuck, marmot, or ground squirrel. To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these groundhog day books for kids and find one to share with your students. 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.
Groundhogs day fun kids books childrens literature. Maureen wright has written a number of popular picture books, including sleep, big bear, sneezy the snowman illustrated by stephen gilpin, earth day, birthday. The famous groundhog punxsutawney phil is pulled from his simulated burrow in punxsutawney, pennsylvania to make the most anticipated weather forecast of the year. Ground hog day is the first episode in bad piggies. This page contains the solution of level 127 in episode 1 ground hog day from the popular ios and android game bad piggies. There are so many fantastic groundhog day picture books to discover.
I wanted to do some groundhog day activities last year, but we never got around to it. This illustrated tale of the holiday gives kids a beginning background to who punxsutawney phil is and why we celebrate groundhog day for children in kindergarten to early elementary school. Ive rounded up a collection of books about groundhog day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun american tradition. Groundhog day individual kinderreaders title its groundhog day and the groundhog is supposed to go out to look for his shadow, but he wont wake up. Jan 24, 2016 my favorite way to celebrate any special day or any random day for that matter. Bad piggies level 127 bad piggies walkthrough, hidden. Groundhog day activities, lesson plans, activities and.
The groundhog day book is a book about the groundhog, its life, eating habits, hibernation, burrows, and about the traditions that surround it. Help your preschooler be a part of this fun february tradition with these books about groundhog day. Groundhog day is observed on february 2 in the united states and canada. If phil aged throughout his stay in groundhog day, he would likely retain something from the day before e. Surprising groundhog facts for groundhog day readers digest. Groundhog day 1993 frequently asked questions imdb. Its groundhog day and the groundhog is supposed to go out to look for his shadow, but he wont wake up.
This book shares the story of groundhog day from the groundhog s perspective. I dont think there will be enough free printables to get you through a week, but youll definitely be able to pick and choose if you just want to do them on groundhogs day. Make wonderful, simple crafts about groundhogs using things found around the house. The day starts over exactly the same as it did the first time. You can summon a mechanic to do the hard work for you in bad piggies there is some help. Included in this list is literature about hibernation. Below you can find a walkthrough for building the right contraptions needed to earn all 3 stars. Students will ask their own questions and think about the difference between reality and fantasy as they read the groundhogs tale. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about groundhog day on my amazon page. Groundhog gets a say childrens books read aloud youtube.