Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of hibernation and how animals prepare for winter.

Materials and Prep

• Picture books about hibernation and winter animals
• Animal toys or stuffed animals
• Paper and crayons
• Optional: Winter-themed coloring pages or worksheets

Activities

1. Read a picture book about hibernation and discuss what it means for animals to hibernate. Talk about which animals hibernate and why they do it.

2. Set up a pretend hibernation area using blankets or pillows. Use animal toys or stuffed animals to act out how animals prepare for hibernation. Discuss what they need to do to get ready for winter.

3. Draw a picture of an animal that hibernates and its habitat. Encourage creativity and imagination while discussing what the animal needs in its habitat to survive the winter.

4. Optional: Complete winter-themed coloring pages or worksheets to reinforce the concept of hibernation and winter animals.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Animals hibernate during winter to sleep for a long time."
• "Some animals eat a lot of food before winter to store energy in their bodies."
• "Hibernation helps animals survive when it's cold outside."
• "During hibernation, animals slow down their bodies and don't need to eat or drink."
• "When spring comes, hibernating animals wake up and start moving again."