Groundhog Weather School is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"Groundhog Weather School" by Joan Holub is a delightful children's book that takes readers on an educational and entertaining journey through the whimsical Groundhog Weather School. The story follows a young groundhog named Groundhog as he becomes the newest student at the school, learning the ins and outs of predicting the weather. With the guidance of Ms. Owl and other animal teachers, Groundhog learns about clouds, wind, temperature, and other weather indicators. Along the way, Groundhog meets various animal classmates who have their own unique weather-related talents. Through playful illustrations and engaging storytelling, Holub's book teaches young readers about the science of weather forecasting, while emphasizing the importance of observation and teamwork. "Groundhog Weather School" is a fun and educational read that encourages curiosity and sparks an interest in understanding the natural world.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Discuss the different adjectives used in the book.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Discuss how problem solving was used throughout the story.
- Teach students about the importance of having a growth mindset using examples from the book.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- Groundhug Day by Anne Marie Pace
- Groundhog Gets a Say by Pamela Curtis Swallow
- Groundhog's Day Off by Robb PearlmanÂ
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