Animals That Hibernate
How Are Animals and Plants Unique?
Kindergarten-ready
What unique thing does a bear do in the winter?
Talk about hibernation.
Look at the pictures. Read the words.
Develop reading and oral vocabulary using high-frequency words we, my, like and words for seasons
Identify whether a selection is real or fantasy
Identify animals that hibernate like a bear
Identify and use adjectives in sentences
blustery
cave
fall
like
my
sleep
spring
storm
summer
we
winter
woods
Lesson Guide (Coaching Guide)
Before beginning the lesson, read the Essential Question to your student. Have your student share any thoughts about the question.
Say:
Do you remember why animals hibernate in the winter? Are bears the only animals that hibernate, or are there others?
Answers will vary
Have your student look at the two images on the slide. Ask her which shows something that is real and which shows something that is make-believe. Have her explain her answers.