Will spring come early?

A groundhog emerging from a snow-covered den.

Welcome to our In the Know topic for February, Will spring come early?! You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 delve into how groundhogs prepare for winter. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about the biggest and smallest animal hearts. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.

Grades 2-3 explore what groundhogs need to hibernate for the winter. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 analyze how hibernation affects the whole life of a groundhog. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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