Groundhog Day Songs For Preschool and Toddler Classrooms

Groundhog Day is a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonders of nature! The holiday is a fun and educational way to talk about animals, their habitats, and the changing seasons. To make it even more fun, why not add in some music? Here are two songs perfect for preschoolers and toddlers to get your Groundhog Day party started!

Mr. Groundhog

This song is an upbeat tune that will get all the kids singing and dancing in no time! It follows the story of Mr. Groundhog as he wakes up from his long winter nap and looks around to see if it’s cloudy or sunny outside – determining whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring! Here are the lyrics to the song:

Little Groundhog

This song tells the story of a little groundhog sleeping underground in his burrow but wants to be woken up when it’s spring. Here are the lyrics to this sweet tune:

Songs For Groundhog Day

Whether you choose “Mr. Ground Hog” or “Little Ground Hog” (or both!), these songs are sure to bring some joy and excitement into your preschool or toddler classroom this February 2nd! Singing about our furry little friend can help cultivate curiosity about nature among your students and give them a better understanding of seasonal changes with weather patterns throughout winter and springtime! Plus—it’s just plain fun! So grab your students and get ready for some singing fun this Groundhogs Day season! Enjoy!

Groundhogs Day Activities

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