![]() This makes a cozy den, but also camouflages the animals. ![]() Add leaves and colored construction paper to the bottom. Hibernation Craft – Cut a paper plate to look like a cave. What kinds of animals might hibernate in each home? Note that hibernation homes can be above ground or underground. Nature Walk – Go on a walk and try to find different animal homes. What does a raccoon den look like? How about a notch in a tree for a squirrel? Where does a frog hibernate? Can you make a cave for a bear sleeping? You can find all my playdough recipes in my playdough book. Playdough Animal Homes – Using brown or tan playdough, invite your preschooler to make animal homes for the winter. Just Plain Fun Activities for a Hibernation Theme Try these free activities to teach about hibernation. Continue making scenes together to model other social skills like sharing, waiting for a turn, and following directions. How can the other characters make him feel included? Encourage your preschooler to be the voice of an animal and make their voices and body language model the emotions. Perhaps in the scene, one animal or character is sad because he feels left out. Invite your preschooler to act out a scene with the characters. Hibernating Animals Role Play – Grab those hibernating animal puppets you might have already made and use them for modeling manners and kindness. Switch roles with each other and continue waking the bear with new emotions! What are some ways to manage feelings of anger? Discuss with your preschooler how they could help calm their body when they are angry. Another person taps them on the shoulder…the bear is angry when he wakes up. Invite your child to pretend to be a sleeping bear. Social-Emotional Activities for a Hibernation Themeĭon’t Poke the Bear – We know the phrase ‘ Don’t Poke the Bear’ means not to make someone angry. This is great for building hand strength and fine motor development… plus it’s fun! Make Your Hibernation Theme Even More Exciting!Īdding in theme-based toys can make your hibernation theme more interesting and engaging! Check out some of our favorite add-on items for a hibernation theme. Junk Mail Art – Grab some junk mail and encourage your preschooler to cut out things that interest them. Use googly eyes, pipe cleaners, stickers, feathers, you name it! Once the puppets are dry…put on a puppet show! This is also a good opportunity to teach your preschooler about how different animals hibernate in different kinds of homes.īear or Hibernating Animal Puppets – Using paper lunch bags, grab assorted craft materials from around the house and make hibernating animal puppets. ![]() But more importantly, just have fun pretending to be an animal hibernating in the cave. Are you angry? Hungry? Grumpy? Act out different moods. Pretend to be a bear waking up from a long winter’s nap. Playful Learning Activities for a Hibernation Themeīear Cave – Create a cave (fort) with blankets, sheets, or towels. Hands-on activities for preschoolers that teach about hibernation.
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