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Groundhog Day Songs and Poems ActivityGroundhog Day Songs and Poems Activity
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Pre-K - 3rd
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Groundhog Day Songs and Poems

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This Groundhog Day add a bit of rhythm and rhyme with 23 songs and poems that put a spotlight on the holiday's shining star, the groundhog.  

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

groundhog day, groundhogs, Holidays, celebrations, holiday celebrations, winter holidays, february, seasonal change, the four seasons, winter, spring, children's songs, poetry

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Teach a a song or poem a day within the time leading up to Groundhog Day 
  • Print the list for each pupil to reference while practicing 
  • Send a copy home with learners, encourage them to teach their family members the holiday themed songs and poems    

Classroom Considerations

  • Groundhog Day takes place on February 2nd 
  • Duration reflects the approximate time it takes to teach and practice one song or poem 
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Songs identify what tune to use

Cons

  • Songs and poems do not print separately  

Common Core

RL.K.10 RL.1.10 RL.2.10 RL.3.10

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