Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with Engaging Read Alouds for K-2 Students

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Groundhog's Day Read Alouds

Groundhog’s Day read alouds–
It’s Groundhog Day, and whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, it’s a day filled with anticipation and fun for young students. In this article, we’ll explore the magic of Groundhog Day read alouds for the K-2 classroom. From charming tales to educational resources, you’ll discover how these books can bring the holiday to life and engage students in a day of learning and laughter. So grab your predictions and let’s dive into the world of fun Groundhog Day read alouds.”

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The Night Before Groundhog Day
by: Jamie Harper

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The anticipation is building: Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Get ready for this festive occasion with the countdown to Groundhog Day in this fun, rhyming story 

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Wake Up Groundhog
by: Susanna Leonard Hill

Although she can predict the weather much better than the boys in her family, no one thinks that Phyllis the groundhog has a chance of replacing the aging Punxsutawney Phil when Groundhog Day’s official groundhog retires

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Groundhog's Runaway Shadow
by: David Biedrzycki

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Phil and his shadow do everything together. But where Phil is steady, predictable, and a little boring, Shadow is adventurous, freewheeling—even a bit rude. So they don’t get along so well anymore. Fed up, the two have a falling-out, and Shadow runs off to see the world.

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Groundhog Day
by: Betsy Lewin

An incident on Groundhog Day reveals the true relationship between Phil the groundhog and his shadow.

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Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off
by: David Biedrzycki

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Mr. Groundhog tries to give his Groundhog Day duties away. He does not want to be blamed for six more weeks of winter anymore. He asks his friends to take on the responsibilities, but they are not interested. Instead, one by one his friends show him how he is perfectly suited to the role.

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Related Groundhog’s Day Must Haves:
>> Winter Edition Color By Number to 20

>>  Editable Newsletters for *ALL YEAR*

>>  February Color by Number Hundreds Charts
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