Guide to Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday on February 2nd. Society jokingly uses it as a predictor to the remaining length of winter, as well providing the background to a cheesy classic movie. Teachers like to use it to teach science lessons on weather and light. This guide provides lesson plans accordingly, for children in toddler and preschool, through elementary. There is also plenty of background information on the holiday and its celebrations. Other activities have fun with the holiday, making crafts and playing games. For those who like to share holiday enthusiasm through the year on their various websites, find Groundhog Day layouts and images.

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