| On February 2, the students
learned facts about the groundhog and the legend of groundhogs being used
to forecast the beginning of Spring.
In our classroom, we have a stuffed toy animal named Trombly Bob. Each year, Trombly Bob and the students go outside around 2:00 p.m. to find out if Trombly Bob can see his shadow. When he sees his shadow, it is said that there will be 6 more weeks of Winter. When he does not see his shadow, it is said that Spring will come early. Look below for the Trombly Bob Spring forecast. |
Room 113 Students with Trombly Bob on February 2.
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| The students took Trombly Bob outside at 1:45 p.m. this year to check for shadows. The students were able to clearly see Bob's shadow, so we will be having 6 more weeks of Winter. Thanks, Trombly Bob! |
| Groundhog Day Links:
Official
Website for Groundhog Day with Punxsutawney
Phil's 2000 forecast |
