This video is answering the question of how long does hibernation last.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Hibernation can last a few weeks to several months for different animals. They wake up sometimes to eat or move, but usually go back to sleep quickly.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a hibernation-themed art project using materials like construction paper, cotton balls, and popsicle sticks. - Plan a nature walk with your child to observe animals in their natural habitats and discuss hibernation. - Read a book about hibernation together and have a discussion about the different lengths of hibernation mentioned in the video. - Help your child create a hibernation-themed sensory bin with materials like dried leaves, pinecones, and toy animals.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Hibernation Hide and Seek Instructions: Play hide and seek with your child, pretending to be hibernating animals. Take turns hiding and seeking, but when you find each other, pretend to wake up periodically to eat or move to a different location before quickly returning to hibernation. See who can stay hidden the longest!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Animals hibernate for different lengths of time, ranging from a few weeks to several months. They may wake up briefly to eat or move, but quickly return to hibernation."