Hibernation Station 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
"Hibernation Station" by Michelle Meadows takes readers on a cozy winter journey. As the cold weather approaches, a group of animals seeks shelter in a train station. They transform the station into a "Hibernation Station," complete with cozy beds and warm nests. The rhythmic and rhyming text paints a picture of each animal finding their perfect spot, from a bear in a sleeping bag to a squirrel in a hammock. As the train station fills with dozing creatures, the story captures the essence of hibernation while highlighting the diversity of animal behaviors. The vibrant illustrations and playful language make it a charming read-aloud for young children, showcasing the comfort and companionship found in the winter months.
 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.
- Discuss the author’s use of rhyme and rhythm in this book.
- Analyze the setting of this book. Discuss where and when it takes place.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Introduce and act out action verbs.
- Discuss the different adjectives used in the book.
- Discuss the importance of teamwork and what a good teammate looks like.
- Discuss the importance of self regulation.
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.
- Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
- Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
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