Hibernating animals are always interesting to young students. I have learned there are animals that hibernate completely “for the winter” and then there are animals who “sleep” mostly during the winter, but don’t actually hibernate.
Books about Hibernating Animals
I’m a beach girl. I like the sun and the water. We are lucky in Coastal Virginia, we only get snow every now and then.
BUT, I’m sure somewhere someone is reading this and it’s cold outside and maybe even snowing.
Choosing a book about hibernation can add to the fun. I LOVE the Bear books, so of course, Bear Sleeps On is a favorite.
I also think Hibernation Station is cute, as well. Most of the hibernation books can be used for an empathy or friendship theme.
Most of the picture books talk about bear being sleepy and wanting to go to sleep. Children can easily understand bears feelings and show empathy for his problem.
Other picture books can be about other forest animals missing their friend bear while he hibernates. Such fun connections for early learners.
free word card for hibernating animals
This activity can be used throughout the winter. Putting this word card in the writing can create writing topics or help with vocabulary for a story. Words can be used for activities with alphabetical order, syllables, habitats, types of hibernation and many more.
activities for hibernating animals
For more activities with hibernation, check out my complete Hibernating Animals Set.
The set contains 12 activities, including smaller word cards that are a companion to the word card.
Also, the set contains everything you need to incorporate this science lesson into reading, writing, vocabulary, and centers.
Students can get cozy and talk about animal’s keeping warm.
Hibernating ANimals Set
- Word Card (8 1/2 x 11) and individual word cards
- Hibernate Poem and Shared Reading
- Cloze Poem
- Order Lines of Text Poem
- Hibernate Student Book (2 options)
- ABC Order
- Syllables
- Word Search
- Tic Tac Toe Activity Page
- Hibernation Sort
- Hibernation Beginning Sound Sort
- Writing Pages (2 sheets)
Have fun and stay warm!
