Happy Groundhog's Day!
Many years ago, I began to use this fun poem about groundhog's day with my students. I am not sure where I found it and I never was able to identify an author. It is a simple poem that helps explain the mystery that seems to surround groundhog's day each year.
I first recite and dramatize the poem for the kids. Then we recite it again in an echo format. And, of course we follow with a choral recitation, as we all act like groundhogs.
As a final bit of groundhog fun, students attach the poem to the back of a groundhog stick puppet. Groundhog's Day would not be complete without this little poem celebration!
Stayed tuned for some pictures of our groundhog poem puppets!
I first recite and dramatize the poem for the kids. Then we recite it again in an echo format. And, of course we follow with a choral recitation, as we all act like groundhogs.
As a final bit of groundhog fun, students attach the poem to the back of a groundhog stick puppet. Groundhog's Day would not be complete without this little poem celebration!
Stayed tuned for some pictures of our groundhog poem puppets!
Happy "Poetry Friday!" I am happy to be sharing and participating, once again, in this wonderful community of poets and poetry lovers! Today's "Poetry Friday Round-Up" is being hosted by April at Teaching Authors. Stop over to her blog for a cup of tea and some poetry!