Groundhog’s Day

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QUICK LINKS:
 Weather Forecasting Video: http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/forecasting.html

Groundhog’s Day Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZheMY_UppW4

Groundhog’s Day Puzzle: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Groundhogs-Day-Math-Puzzle-Differentiated-198792dc72e3040f1327c86024a8db27d1a777

Learn ‘Why February 2nd?

Let your kids know that February 2nd is the exact halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox – basically, we’re halfway through the winter season.

Learn about Shadows

Take your kids outside and ask them if they see their shadow.

Talk to kids about what creates a shadow (light and any object blocking the light).  Have them stand in a sunny spot and shady spot so they can see the difference.  And if there’s not sunlight, use a flashlight indoors to help them create shadows on the wall.

Make Your Own Weather Prediction

Many forecasters can tell you all about the science behind predicting the weather.  Tracking historical data and weather patterns in order to learn more about when spring might first arrive.

Why not try your hand at making a prediction?  You might be better than the experts at predicting the coming of spring!

When do you think the warmer weather will begin?

MAKE A GROUNDHOG PREDICTING BULLETIN BOARD!

PBS Dragonfly TV: Weather Forecasting Episode:http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/forecasting.html

Groundhog’s Day Book List:

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Fun Facts Sheet on Groundhog’s Day

imageGroundhog’s Day Puzzle

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Groundhogs-Day-Math-Puzzle-Differentiated-198792

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Valentine’s Day Books

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George and his friends celebrate Valentine’s Day with decorating, baking, card making and some unexpected hilarity along the way! Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved? Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively surprises in this humorous celebration of friendship. Sparkly red foil shines on the cover and throughout the book.

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Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine’s Day with all the friends he loves.

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One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. Each heart is special in its own way, and Cornelia Augusta knows exactly who to send them to.

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Almost everything about Valentine’s Day is fancy . . . especially with Fancy Nancy! Mystery is in the air when Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is—all in her trademark fabulous style, of course. Gorgeous stickers included!

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Clayton and Desmond are back in this companion to the bestselling book THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER! A sheet of colorful foil stickers is bound into the book for extra valentine fun! When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don’t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. “I’m going to make my own valentine!” they both say and go home in a huff. But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever! Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines!

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Mr. Hatch is the grumpiest man in town until he gets a rather large valentine from an unknown person. With a couple twists in plot, children will learn that love both given and received can change a person from inside out.

What is this thing called love

What is this thing called love? What colour is it and what shape? Is it sweet or savoury? Is it big or small? Like a lot of kids, Emma would really like to know. The problem is: everyone Emma asks—Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandad—seems to have a different idea of what love is. Can love really be in a piece of cake or a game of football?It seems there’s a lot more to this love thing than Emma ever imagined!

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This beloved classic shares the adorable “one-upping” of “I love you’s” between Little Nut Brown Hare and Big Nut Brown Hare.  Little Nut Brown Hare thinks he’s won the game at the end when he tells Big Nut Brown Hare that he loves him all the way to the moon.  Once he falls asleep, Big Nut Brown Hare responds, “I love you all the way to the moon…and back.”

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” I ruff you in the morning when the sun is shining bright I ruff you in the evening when the moon lights up the night I ruff your precious ears and your sweet little nose I ruff your little fingers and teeny-tiny toes!” Preschoolers will love the plush puppy ears that appear on each page. Nothing is cuter than a snuggly puppy on Valentine’s Day, especially one that doesn’t need to be taken out in the middle of the night.

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If the funny name doesn’t get you, the silly cat and mouse antics will.  Lift the flaps to find surprises hidden through out the story.

 

Straw Blown Hearts

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QUICK LINKS:

Picture Directions: http://www.blogmemom.com/valentines-day-cards/

Materials:

  • Card stock ( Stencil)
  • Paper
  • Watercolor paint (Food Coloring, Scented paint…)
  • Dropper
  • Straws

Directions:

  1. Cut card to desired shape. Cut heart stencil from card stock.
  2. Place heart stencil over paper card.
  3. Drip watercolor paint onto the stencil. Use the straw to blow the paint into the heart.
  4. Continue until full of fun lines.
  5. Let dry and add your cute greeting.