Opening Song: “Bread and Butter”
Book: Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook, illustrated by Jay Johnson
Puppet Rhyme: “Mr. Groundhog”
Mr. Groundhog is inside his home, warm and fast asleep.
But he’ll wake up and poke his head out for one tiny peep.
If the day is cloudy and cool, he’ll go for a stroll.
But if the sun is shining bright – Pop! Back in his hole!
Song: “The Groundhog Song” – Rick Goldin: I Like to Read
Book: Who Will See Their Shadows This Year? by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by David Biedrzycki
Song: “Where is Groundhog?” (Tune: “Where is Thumbkin?”)
Where is groundhog? Where is groundhog? (thumb behind back your back)
Here I am! Here I am! (bring thumb in front of you)
Shadows on this sunny day (wiggle thumb)
Frighten groundhogs all away. (move thumb behind back)
Winter will stay. Winter will stay. (sign for winter)
Where is groundhog? Where is groundhog? (thumb behind back your back)
Here I am! Here I am! (bring thumb in front of you)
My, oh, my a cloudy day, (wiggle thumb)
I will stay outside and play! (move thumb around)
Spring is near! Spring is near! (sign for spring)
(Credit: Sand Lake Town Library)
Flannel: “Where is Groundhog Hiding?” (with shapes)
Ask kids which shape they think groundhog is hiding under.
Song: “Groundhog Pop-Up!” – Miss Carole: Polka Dots!
Book: A Greyhound, A Groundhog by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Chris Appelhans
Song: “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around” – The Wiggles: Taking Off!
