Shadows and Groundhogs

This week we are talking about Groundhog Day. Within each theme there are so many opportunities to teach and explore. We started by creating our own groundhogs and then we talked about what Groundhog Day is. We discussed and how the groundhog looks for his shadow to see if it will still be winter. We then followed through by exploring our own shadows and explaining to the children that a shadow is when sunlight is blocked by an object. The children love watching their shadows.

The children took a vote and more of them think that Groundhog will see his shadow! I am hoping they are wrong so we can start Spring off sooner then later!!!