Hibernation & Migration Preschool Circle Time Plan

The Hibernation and Migration Circle Time Plan is a complete 5-day preschool science unit designed to help young learners understand how animals survive seasonal changes. Through read alouds, songs, movement, hands on crafts, and guided discussions, children explore the concepts of hibernation and migration in a simple, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.

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🗓️ What’s Included in the Hibernation & Migration Preschool Circle Time Plan

• 5 fully planned circle time lessons
• Daily learning objectives written in child friendly language
• Introduction scripts for each day
• Song and movement activities using familiar tunes
• Read aloud book suggestions with before and after discussion prompts
• Hands on crafts and sensory activities
• Printable activity pages
• Hibernation and migration sorting activity (5 pages)
• Clear materials lists and step by step directions

📆 Daily Themes

• Day 1: What Is Hibernation?
  Children are introduced to the concept of hibernation and learn which animals hibernate. The lesson includes a bear themed read aloud, discussion questions, movement, and a cave craft to help children visualize animals sleeping through winter.
• Day 2: Why Do Animals Hibernate?
  Children explore why animals hibernate and how it helps them survive cold weather. A cozy animal bedding experiment allows children to test materials and think about warmth, comfort, and protection.
• Day 3: What Is Migration?
  This lesson introduces migration as animal travel from one place to another. Children learn about animals that migrate through movement, discussion, and a hands on paper plate sea turtle craft.
• Day 4: Why Do Animals Migrate?
  Children discover how migration helps animals find food and stay warm. The lesson includes a bird migration read aloud and a bird craft that connects movement, seasons, and animal needs.
• Day 5: Comparing Hibernation and Migration
  Children compare animals that hibernate and migrate using a sorting activity. This lesson helps build early critical thinking skills by encouraging children to notice similarities and differences.

📘 How to Use the Hibernation & Migration Preschool Circle Time Plan

• Use one lesson per day during circle time or whole group instruction
• Introduce each concept with the provided teacher script
• Read the suggested book and guide discussion using included prompts
• Reinforce learning with songs, movement, and crafts
• Wrap up the week by comparing hibernation and migration with the sorting activity

🎯 Educational Benefits

• Builds early science and nature understanding
• Develops vocabulary related to animals and seasonal changes
• Strengthens listening and comprehension skills
• Encourages critical thinking through sorting and comparison
• Supports fine motor development through crafts and sensory play

🖍️ Classroom Tips

• Use toy animals or figurines to extend learning in the science center
• Pair lessons with winter or animal themed books and visuals
• Repeat songs and movements across the week for reinforcement
• Encourage children to share animals they already know

This Hibernation and Migration Circle Time Unit is ideal for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and homeschool settings. It keeps planning simple while delivering meaningful science learning through play based instruction.

Happy Teaching! 😊