Spring or Snow is an easy game which asks students to try to
predict the groundhog's prediction. Even though the real prediction is known
only by the groundhog himself, students will have fun trying to outwit Punxsutawney's
famous weather prognosticator.
Each student should have two cards - one depicting a spring scene and
one depicting a snowy, winter scene. The teacher should have several
spring and winter cards in a bag. After asking the students to make
their predictions by holding up the appropriate card, the teacher pulls
one card out of her bag. Students whose predictions do not match the
teacher's prediction are OUT. The game continues in this fashion until
only one student is left. That student is named Punxsutaniey PHIL'S ASSISTANT
WEATHER FORECASTER and is given a groundhog prize.
This idea and other Groundhog related activities may be found at
"Hogtivities
A complete Groundhog Day Celebration"
Written and compiled by
the faculty and staff of West End Elementary School, Punxsutawney, PA.
Animated groundhog (c). Kitty Roach
Spring or Snow