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Feathered Friends! Printable Bird Identification Flashcards

February 13, 2020 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

The air is getting warmer and we’ve started noticing flocks of birds flying in a “V” formation around our town. Even Piglet shouts “All those birds, Mama!” when she sees them.

They’re returning here after the winter. Soon we’ll be hearing them sing in the mornings again!

So I thought our next set of printable flashcards should be a set of bird identification flashcards!

These are so simple for a spring science activity. They’re also a wonderful fit for a fall unit, particularly if you’re studying migration.

Read on to see how to get your set. And, for more about our feathered friends, don’t miss our list of beautiful children’s books about birds!

Printable Bird Identification Flashcards

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Printer (with ink)
Printer paper
Scissors
Laminator (if you want the flashcards to last for a while)

In this set of flashcards, you’ll find identification cards for 12 different kinds of birds, including:

Sea Gull
Finch
Osprey
Toucan
Pigeon
Hoopoe
Cardinal
Owl
Hummingbird
Puffin
Pelican
And Quail!

Let the kids try guessing which animals match up with the species you see in your neighborhood!

How to Use Printable Bird Identification Flashcards

One of the simplest ways to use these bird species identification cards is to memorize birds by their pictures and then quiz students as a review.

Since one set of the cards has pictures of the birds only, make the picture cards into a “Guess Who?” game!

These would also be wonderful for a spring or fall nature walk!

Use a hole puncher to put a hole in the top left corner of each card and place all of them on a ring.

Then take the flashcards with you as the kids try to see how many species they can spot in your area!

Scroll down to get your copy of our printable Bird Identification Flashcards!

Don’t miss these other spring learning ideas for kids!

Plus, get more ideas for spring learning on my Spring Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

September 19, 2019 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

Since fall finally made its appearance down here in the South, we decided to round up some of the fall leaves in our yard and make a garland.

I’ll admit: I’m not really one for home decor. I didn’t learn much about it as a child and I’ve been a tad stubborn about doing it as an adult.

But, after sharing this easy fall leaf garland craft with the kids, I’m committed to adding a bit more “home” to our house.

This is a really simple fall craft that kids will have fun making. It’s easy, it only requires a few supplies, and it adds a sweet reminder of fall to the home.

For more fun fall kids’ activities, don’t miss our list of 50 fall books kids will treasure!

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

To make this DIY fall leaf garland craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Assorted fall leaves (choose the most colorful you can find)
Tempera paint (optional)
Paintbrushes (optional)
Clear tape
Bright yellow yarn
Hole puncher

Rather than making leaves out of construction paper or some other medium, we just thought we’d hang actual leaves.

We let them dry out for a couple of weeks so they’d be easy to punch holes in.

Choose your leaves about two weeks before you intend to make your garland. Sit them on a counter or in a plastic bag so that they’ll have plenty of time to stiffen before you make the craft.

I helped the kids place the hole punch, but they pushed the lever (which they loved).

To keep the holes from spreading and cracking the leaves, we punched them as close to the center as possible and towards the stem end.

Since these leaves were just brown, we wanted to add a bit more color.

Tempera paint to the rescue!

We didn’t choose any particular art designs in advance. It was more of a “paint and see what happens” open-ended art activity.

All that was left to do was string the leaves on our yarn!

When we made a fall leaf garland a few years ago, we found lots of different colored leaves.

Those were gorgeous as is, so we just hole punched them all and let the kids get started stringing the leaves on a long piece of yarn.

Everyone had a designated pile to work with and they took turns adding their leaves to the garland.

This was such a nice afternoon activity. Threading the leaves was good fine motor practice for the kids.

We all had fun choosing leaves together. And it was nice to see something we made together hanging in the home all autumn long.

Want more fall activities? Check out these posts!

Plus, get more awesome fall inspiration on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

Preschool Worksheets: Pumpkin Preschool Ordinal Number Worksheets

September 24, 2018 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Counting is one of the most important skills kids learn in preschool. But there’s more to counting than just reciting numerals from 1 to 10. Kids also need to learn how to use ordinal numbers to assign sequential order to objects in a line.

Actually, preschoolers usually have a pretty good idea of what “first” means already. Just try to give someone else something ahead of them. They’ll shout “I was first!” It’s the other numbers that might need a little practice. 😉

And that’s why I’m excited to share these pumpkin preschool ordinal number worksheets! These include a ordinal counting lesson that you can use with early learners who are ready to work with this math concept!

By the way, if you need a little refresher about how to use ordinal numbers, there’s a lesson included that explains how to use these numbers, plus a full answer key! Read on to see how to get your copy!

If your kids enjoy these pumpkin printables, try our simple Coffee Filter Pumpkin Craft for a related art project. Or add more fall math practice with our Apple Preschool Counting Puzzles! And don’t miss our growing list of preschool worksheets and activities!

Pumpkin Preschool Ordinal Number Worksheets

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This is a complete math lesson on how to count with ordinal numbers for preschoolers. It begins with a two-page lesson that explains what ordinal numbers are and how they are used in counting.

Once you read the lesson with the kids, you can hand out the first ordinal number worksheet.

The worksheet follows the same format as the lesson, so kids won’t get confused trying to understand the directions.

Since the resource is for preschoolers, the focus is on learning ordinal numbers from first through fourth.

The second worksheet lets kids match up ordinal number words to the place each pumpkin holds.

Need to save on ink? Use the line art version, which is also included. Plus, you can have the kids color the worksheets afterward, which is always fun.

And there’s a complete answer key too!

Scroll down to get your Pumpkin Preschool Ordinal Number Worksheets!

See some of these other fall preschool worksheets and activities!

Be sure to follow our Fall Activities for Kids board on Pinterest for more fall learning fun!

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Scarecrow Syllables for Second Graders Activity

September 20, 2018 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

It’s time for another entry in our second-grade activity series! This week, we’re talking about how to help second graders count and identify syllables in common words.

With Pooh, we use the typical “clap it out” method to count syllables. So we’ll have him say a word and then for each sound he hears, he claps his hands.

For example, when he says the word “amazing”, he’ll end up clapping three times: A-MAZ-ING. That helps him see that there are three syllables in the word.

To reinforce syllable identification skills, I made a fall-themed syllable counting lesson to teach syllables for second graders. Read on to get your copy of our Scarecrow Syllables for Second Graders activity!

And for more early elementary learning printables, take a look at our Second Grade Learning Bundle! It’s packed with ELA and math resources for grades 1-3!

Scarecrow Syllables for Second Grade Activity

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This printable language arts pack includes 20 second-grade vocabulary words, a full answer key, and a set of instructions.

Kids can sound out the words, count the syllables, and then draw lines to match the words with the correct number of scarecrows to show the right number of syllables.

The product uses typical second-grade vocabulary words, including:

herd
corner
smooth
accident
present
bother
heavenly
aid
And 12 more!

How to Use This Scarecrow Syllables for Second Grade Activity

Before we got started with the lesson, I asked Pooh if he knew what syllables were. His response: “Oh yeah, I learned that in school.” Me: “Really? What are they?” Him: “They’re all the letters in a word.”

He was really serious about that explanation.

After we talked about what syllables really were, we tried matching up the words with the right number of scarecrows.

The “clap it out” method worked beautifully!

Success!

Scroll down to get your copy of our printable Scarecrow Syllables for Second Graders Activity!

Looking for more early elementary learning printables? Don’t miss these!

$Work on using arrays to add numbers up to five with these printable apple themed addition array practice printables! These are great for math practice in early grades!$

And see more ways to make fall learning fun on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Check out the other scarecrow-themed posts from the 2nd Grade Blogging Team!

Free Scarecrow Expanded Form Memory Game from Life Over C’s

Make a Scarecrow Literacy Game from Planet Smarty Pants

Scarecrow Measures from Crafty Kids at Home

Scarecrow Silhouette Art Project from School Time Snippets

Scarecrow Compound Word Match Game from Creative Family Fun

Scarecrow Place Value Math from Sugar Aunts

Scarecrow Craft with Landscape from Sallie Borrink Learning

Over 50 Free Fall Printables for Kids

September 17, 2018 by Selena Robinson 21 Comments

It’s the middle of September and we’re nearing my favorite time of the year: fall! Which gave me a perfect excuse to share some of my favorite free fall printables for kids!

We’ll be using several fall themes for unit studies with our kids in the upcoming weeks, including leaves, farms, harvest, and apples.

If you’d like to learn about autumn with your children, you might like to look through the list of over 50 free fall learning printables for kids below!

By the way, if you’re ready to stock up on printables for other seasons of the year, don’t miss our roundups of free spring printables for kids, free summer printables for kids, and free winter printables for kids!

50+ Free Fall Printables for Kids

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In the following list, you’ll find all kinds of fall printables for kids, including autumn printables, math worksheets, apple activities, scarecrow printables, lapbooks, and more!

If you get a chance to try some of them this year, I’d love to know which ones your children loved the most!

Farm Do-A-Dot Shape Mats – Look! We’re Learning!

Scarecrow Kindergarten Worksheets – Kindergarten Worksheets and Games

Fall Coloring Pages – Kids Activities Blog

Football Printable Pack – 3 Dinosaurs

Fall Color Sorting Printable – The Outlaw Mom

The Apple Pie Tree Lapbook – Homeschool Share

Fall Word Problems Printable – Royal Baloo

Fall Math for Preschoolers Packet – Teaching Mama

PreK/K Fall Pack – This Reading Mama

Apple Harvest Scissor Skills Printables – Look! We’re Learning!

Printable Autumn Leaf Puppets – Picklebums

Apple Activities Pack – 3 Dinosaurs

Apple Counting Preschool Pack – The Measured Mom

Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable – Hands On as We Grow

Apple Math Printables – Embark On the Journey

Fall Leaves Matching Game – Mama Miss

Harvest I-Spy Beginning Sounds Activity – Pre-K Pages

Fall Fun Nature Hunt Printable – The Chirping Moms

Apple Pattern Printables – Life Over C’s

Fall Lapbook – Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Fall Reading Pack – Kids Activities Blog

Apple Counting Cards – Every Star is Different

Harvest Letter Printables – The Preschool Toolbox

Fall Bingo Game – Wise Owl Factory

Fall Pack – 3 Dinosaurs

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Over 25 Fall Nature Crafts for Kids to Make This Autumn

September 10, 2018 by Selena Robinson 7 Comments

I just love making crafts during the fall. There’s something about the cooler air, warmer clothing, and changing colors that makes even me (a non-crafty person) feel like creating. And it has the same affect on my kids!

This year, though, I wanted to share more of the actual fall season with the kids, which means not just making things about it but creating things with the natural world around us. And that’s why I wanted to find some beautiful fall nature crafts for kids to make!

We’ve already made a few of these, but I’m looking forward to trying as many as we can this autumn!

These would be a wonderful addition to a fall leaves unit study or to go along with some of your favorite fall books for kids. While you’re here, don’t miss our list of fun leaf activities for kids to share even more fall learning fun!

Over 25 Fall Nature Crafts to Make with Kids

1. Fall Leaf Snow Globe – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Bark Owl Craft – Fireflies + Mudpies

3. Fall Leaves Fish Nature Craft – Rhythms of Play

4. Fall Leaf Mobile – Buggy and Buddy

5. Fun Nature Tree Craft for Kids – Rain or Shine Mamma

6. DIY Acorn Marble Necklace Nature Craft – Rhythms of Play

7. Acorn Bells – Fireflies + Mudpies

8. Adorable Acorn Mice – Kids’ Craftroom

9. DIY Fall Wreath – Mommy’s Bundle

10. Fall Collage for Toddlers – Happy Hooligans

11. Autumn Stuffed Pine Cone Craft – Kids’ Craft Room

12. Pine Cone Pumpkin Craft – Fireflies + Mudpies

13. Oak Apple Nature Craft – Rhythms of Play

14. Easy Fall Leaf Garland – Look! We’re Learning!

15. Leaf Lanterns – Red Ted Art

16. Autumn Leaf Suncatchers – Fireflies + Mudpies

17. Paper Plate Hedgehog Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

18. Autumn Mobile – Red Ted Art

19. Four Seasons Nature Trees – A Little Pinch of Perfect

20. Acorn Wreath for Kids – Craftulate

21. All Natural Leaf Threading – Kids’ Craft Room

22. Decorate Pinecones – Buggy and Buddy

23. Glitter Acorn Necklaces – Arty Crafty Kids

24. Fall Leaf Pinecone Turkey Craft – Mom Explores the Smokies

25. Fall Leaf Crowns – Mama Papa Bubba

26. Pinecone Owls – Fireflies + Mudpies

27. Autumn Leaf Bowls – Red Ted Art

Which of these fall nature crafts do you plan to make first? Tell us about how it went in the comments!

Looking for more ways to celebrate autumn with the kids? Don’t miss these ideas!

And see more fun things to do this fall on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

Leaves Math: Even and Odd for Second Grade

August 27, 2018 by Selena Robinson 8 Comments

The concept of even and odd is one of those math topics that I know, but I don’t know how I know it, you know? I know that 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are odd numbers and I know that 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are even numbers, but I have no recollection of how that concept was taught to me in the beginning.

So when it was time to teach even and odd for second grade, I was at a bit of a loss with my kids.

That’s just one more reason why I’m so thankful to be homeschooling. It helps me “re-learn” some things that I just know so that I can explain them to my kids and others.

Check out how we learned about even and odd numbers and grab a fun fall-themed learning resource to help you work on this concept with your kids!

Share even more fall learning fun with this list of 50 beautiful fall books for kids!

Leaves Even and Odd for Second Grade

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This product includes three separate leaf-themed even and odd practice worksheets.

$Printable Even and Odd Math Practice for Second Grade$

Each worksheet includes a group of leaves arranged in an array. That way, kids can draw lines to pair up each set.

$Leaves Even and Odd Math Practice$

Then they can count the total of leaves and write the number, as well as whether the number is even or odd. (Hint: If a group of leaves has an extra leaf that doesn’t have a match, then it’s an odd number!)

A full answer key is also provided.

So, if you like, you can print the answer keys for kids to check their own progress!

How to Use Leaf Even and Odd Practice Printables

One of the simplest ways to talk about even and odd numbers with kids is to teach them the concept of “pairs”. If they can match up pairs of objects, then they can learn to recognize which groups contain even and odd amounts.

The first activity page has groups of leaves with dashed lines connecting the pairs. Kids can trace the lines to learn how to pair up objects.

If all of the objects have a partner, then the total number is even. If one doesn’t have a partner, then the number is odd. Simple!

On the following two pages, there are no dashed lines. So children can draw their own lines or skip the lines entirely if they’re ready.

After matching up pairs, they can answer how many objects in all and whether the number is even or odd.

Pooh loved this activity! And I think repeating it a couple of times will help him learn to memorize which numbers are even and which are odd.

Scroll down to get your copy of our Leaves Even and Odd for Second Grade printables!

See even more great second grade learning resources below!

Get even more ideas for autumn on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Follow along with the rest of the 2nd Grade Blogging Team for more fun leaf-themed activities!

Tree Leaf Collection with {FREE} Leaf ID Cards from Preschool Powol Packets

Place Value Leaves: Read and Write from Rainy Day Mum

Fall Themed Math Bump Games from School Time Snippets

Subtracting with Ten-Frames: Leaf Theme from Life Over C’s

Sensory (or acrostic) poems from Planet Smarty Pants

Autumn Leaves Mini-Reports from Still Playing School

Owl Leaf Art from Crafty Kids at Home

Colorful Leaves Fall Craft for “MY LEAF BOOK” from Sallie Borrink Learning

Fall Leaf Fine Motor Craft from Sugar Aunts

When the Leaf Blew In Printables for Kids

August 9, 2018 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Fall is just around the corner! And that means it’s a great time to break out some classic kids’ books about fall. One of our favorites is “When the Leaf Blew In”, a sweet sequencing story that describes how one leaf blowing into a barn set off a chain reaction that involved all the animals on the farm.

So to extend this story, we whipped up some fun When the Leaf Blew In printables for early learners!

Read on to see how to get your copy of these early learning printables for preschool and kindergarten!

And for more fall reading fun, check out our printable Fall Reading Journal kids can use this autumn!

When the Leaf Blew In Printables for Kids

To use these When the Leaf Blew In printables, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are included in this post. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
Printer Paper
Pencils
A copy of the book “When the Leaf Blew In” (optional)

This set of early learning printables includes:

A printable picture and word matching activity
A printable line tracing activity
Counting by ten flashcards
A printable word tracing activity
A printable story sequencing activity
And a full answer key!

Start by sharing the story with the kids. Be sure to let them take time to look at the pictures. (They’ll be helpful hints for the activities.)

Kids can practice counting by ten with these leaf counting by ten flashcards!

They can trace the path of the leaf as it blew through the barn!

They can also practice handwriting by tracing simple words from the story.

And, since the leaf disrupted the day of so many different farm animals, kids can match up the animals with the order in which they appeared in the story.

Be sure to use the answer key to check your child’s responses!

Scroll down to get your copy of our When the Leaf Blew In printables!

Check out these other fall learning activities!

See even more fall learning ideas on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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Printable Fall Reading Journal for Second Grade

August 6, 2018 by Selena Robinson 9 Comments

Reading is a huge part of our homeschooling experience. I’m a bookworm and nothing would make me happier than to raise four little bookworms of my own.

In second grade, one of the objectives is for children to learn to retell the main idea and details of a story. So I put together a printable reading journal for second grade with a cute fall theme! Read on to see how we used them and to get your own!

These would be wonderful for introducing kids to book reports, since you can use them to help students identify author, story, setting, and character. But they’re also a nice introduction to creative writing!

By the way, be sure to check out our second grade reading list for some awesome children’s book recommendations!

Fall Themed Printable Reading Journal for Second Grade

In first grade, Pooh really grew in his independent reading. I want to make sure that he keeps reading for fun this year, but we also want to make sure that he understands what he reads and can explain it to others. Enter a reading journal!

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On the cover page is a spot for kids to write their names on their journals.

The journal includes one cover page and eight journal prompts: two to be used each week.

The first prompt asks students to identify the title of the book, the author, the main character, the setting, the problem, and the resolution. Identifying problem and resolution are the stepping stones to analyzing plot.

On the second prompt page, kids can express their opinions about what they’ve read by explaining what they liked and didn’t like about the story.

They can also flex their creative writing muscles by rewriting the story’s ending their own way.

Since there are four journal sets in the product, you can use this reading journal for an entire month.

Simply print it three times to cover the entire fall season! If you use the journal each month for three months, kids will have read and analyzed 12 stories!

How to Use a Reading Journal for Second Grade

Here’s a look at the reading journal for second grade in action.

For this activity, my second-grader decided to read The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food. One of my favorites from childhood, too. 🙂

After reading the book, Pooh started working on his journal. Since we’re just beginning second grade, I don’t mind letting him look back at the story to recall details for his journal pages.

As the year progresses, though, my goal is for him to remember the details on his own. I think as we use the journals more often, he’ll get an idea of what to look for as he reads.

Scroll down to get your copy of our Fall-Themed Reading Journal for Second Grade!Check out our book recommendations for elementary-aged kids!

Plus, get more tips for raising readers on my Reading for Kids Pinterest board!

To get your copy of our Fall Themed Reading Journal for Second Grade, pick up our 2nd Grade Learning Bundle! This product, along with three other second-grade learning resources, are inside!

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Visit these sites for more journal activities for 2nd graders:
Apple Writing Prompts and Papers from Sallie Borrink Learning
Roll It and Write! Journal Activity for Kids from School Time Snippets
from Sugar Aunts
Heart to Heart Journals from Still Playing School
Digital Journaling with Kids from Rainy Day Mum
30 Free Journal Prompts for September from Life Over C’s
Connecting Science and Writing from Planet Smarty Pants

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Homeschool Unit Studies: Hibernation Unit Study

November 9, 2017 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

We’re sharing another entry in our homeschool unit studies series today: a free hibernation unit study!

Since winter time is fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to look at hibernation – how it works, what it is, and which animals do it every year. Plus, it’s a great excuse for talking about sleep, which I desperately need more of these days. (I’m sure I’m not alone there.)

Even if your kids are always on the move and rarely want to sleep (like mine), learning about hibernation is just plain fun! It’s really amazing to learn about mammals that sleep most of the winter season and what they do to prepare for that time of year. And that’s what this hibernation unit is designed to help kids do!

If you enjoy this unit, don’t miss our bears unit study and our list of children’s books about owls!

Hibernation Unit Study

When we put together a unit study, we typically include books, crafts, printables, and more. While I don’t always use every resource, I like to have as many as I can. That way, we can always stretch a topic out if the kids are super interested.

In this hibernation unit, you’ll find books about hibernation, hibernation notebooking pages, crafts and activities for learning about hibernation, and a super cool hibernation facts video that really explains this process in kid-friendly terms.

Hibernation Notebooking Pages

These free hibernation notebooking pages are great for keeping up with the facts kids learn about hibernating animals.

Students can even use them to write down some of the answers to the questions about hibernation they learn during the hibernation unit!

Get your set free by just clicking the image or link below!

>>>Free Hibernation Notebooking Pages<<<<

What is Hibernation?

Watch the video below and see if the kids can answer the questions that follow! (The hibernation notebooking pages are great for taking notes as the kids watch, by the way.)

1. What is hibernation? (Answer: The long sleep that some animals take during winter.)
2. Why do animals hibernate? (Answer: Because the weather gets cold and food becomes hard to find.)
3. How do animals prepare for hibernation? (Answer: As winter gets closer, they eat a lot of food to store fat that will keep them alive during winter.)
4. Why do some animals store food before winter? (Answer: These animals wake up from their hibernation to eat a little.)
5. Name a few animals that hibernate. (Answer: Bats, snakes, bears, hedgehogs, ground squirrels, groundhogs, and marmots)
6. Where do animals hibernate? (Answer: Wherever they feel safe from predators. Some hibernate in caves and some hibernate under the ground.)
7. What is the difference between sleep and hibernation? (Answer: During hibernation, the animal’s body temperature drops and its heart rate slows down. These things don’t happen during regular sleep.)
8. What is it called when animals hibernate during summer? (Answer: Aestivation)

Hibernation Books for Kids:

Share a cozy storytime session with these kids’ books about hibernation! (Affiliate links provided here. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Don’t Wake Mr. Bear! by Jill Newton

Scholastic Reader Level 2: Hibernation by Tori Kosara

Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Hibernation (Patterns in Nature Series) by Margaret Hall

What is Hibernation? (Science of Living Things) by John Crossingham

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

Sleepover with Beatrice and Bear by Monica Carnesi

National Geographic Kids: Sleep, Bear! by Shelby Alinsky

When It Starts to Snow (An Owlet Book) by Phillis Gershator

Baxter’s Hibernation by Michelle M. Birkenstock

Hibernation Crafts and Printables:

Try these crafts and printables about hibernation for more learning fun during your hibernation unit!

Did you enjoy this hibernation unit study? Check these posts out also!

Plus, get more ideas for homeschool units on my Unit Studies Pinterest board!

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