This week we are continuing on with our Autumn theme and learning all about hibernation! We will be discussing which animals sleep through the winter in Ireland, why they do so (colder weather so it’s harder to find food), where they sleep, and the preparation they make for hibernation (increasing body fat, gathering food stores). We will be looking at the physical changes in animals when they hibernate (slower breathing, lower body temperature, slower heart beat), and then do a drama associated with hibernation, as well as some mindful colouring!

Scurry Squirrels (sung to tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star):

Scurry squirrels and don’t be slow.
Winters coming, Don’t you know?
Scamper, scamper all around.
Bury treasure in the ground.
Scurry Squirrels and don’t be slow.
Winters coming, don’t you know?