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30. 10 Books on Hibernation and Other Forms of Dormancy for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups
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30. 10 Books on Hibernation and Other Forms of Dormancy for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator

December 9, 202416m 49s

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Show Notes

Animals have spent the last few months preparing for this moment, the moment when fall fades and winter arrives. Many animals have found a place to sleep for the winter and will remain there until spring comes.

This fascinating concept may be foreign to your students, but it's an amazing phenomena that could captivate them. Studying animal dormancy could lead to understanding of animal needs, behaviors passed from adult to young, and internal structures that help animals survive.

This episode is all about 10 books on hibernation and other forms of dormancy to help you introduce sleeping through the winter to your students. Press play to hear about "Time to Sleep" by Denise Fleming, "Over and Under the Snow" by Kate Messner, "Not a Buzz to Be Found" by Linda Glaser, and more!

Books in this episode 📚

  1. Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows
  2. Snuggle Down Deep By Diane Ohanesian
  3. Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming
  4. Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
  5. Winter Sleep by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss
  6. Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane by Victoria Sherrow
  7. I Don’t Want to Go To Sleep by Dev Petty
  8. A Salamander’s Life by John Himmelman
  9. Not a Buzz to Be Found by Linda Glaser
  10. Summertime Sleepers by Melissa Stewart

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Resources mentioned 💚

  1. Hibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups
  2. Hibernation Preparation Movement Cube for 1st Grade
  3. Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms
  4. Over and Under the Snow Picture Book Companion for 3rd Grade

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