Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten (2024)

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How do you explain Groundhog Day to kindergarten? ›

If the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, the weather supposedly will be cold and wintry. If the groundhog emerges and does not see his shadow because the day is cloudy, warmer weather is supposed to be on the way.

Begin by bringing in a stuffed animal to stand in as the "groundhog." Have students select a name–something catchy–such as "Fairview Fred" or "Springfield Sal." Then plan a Groundhog Day celebration by choosing a location on school grounds and inviting other classes to attend the event.

Aside from plenty of laughs, “Groundhog Day” delivers powerful messages about change, love and being a good person. Phil is unable to break the time loop until he totally changes who he is.

If the day is sunny and the groundhog sees its own shadow, there will be six more weeks of cold weather, according to legend – but if it's a cloudy day, and there is no shadow, spring has arrived. Across the US, the quirky tradition is known as Groundhog Day.

2, many towns across America celebrate Groundhog Day, where a weather-predicting groundhog determines if there will be six more weeks of winter or if there will be an early spring. According to tradition, when a groundhog leaves its burrow, if it sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather.

It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.

One litter is produced annually, usually containing two to six blind and hairless babies. Young groundhogs are weaned and ready to seek their own dens at five to six weeks.

Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2. On this day, according to tradition, people watch the behavior of a groundhog (also called a woodchuck) to find out what the weather will be like for the next six weeks.

What are you supposed to do on Groundhog Day? ›

Every February 2nd, the United States and Canada celebrate Groundhog Day to check up on Punxsutawney Phil and see whether he saw his shadow this year. Supposedly, if the Pennsylvanian groundhog sees his shadow, North America can expect six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring is just around the corner.

Here at The Old Farmer's Almanac, we say, “If the groundhog sees his shadow, we'll have six more weeks of winter; if he doesn't, it'll be six weeks until spring.” Get it?

Curious George - Curious George Learns About Groundhog Day Video | PBS KIDS.

Phil the groundhog is a star! Well, at least on February 2 he is. Phil lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where every Groundhog Day people wait for him to come out of his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter will follow.

Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman

When Groundhog takes a vacation, the townspeople recognize how special Groundhog is and learn to ask questions that show they care. The themes of this book focus on appreciation and asking questions.