The Hibernation Song!

The Hibernation Song! is a sing-along with Pinky and Geezer Rat, and it is just right for a chilly day or a wind-down before bed. When the weather turns cold as ice, some animals snuggle up in leafy beds and sleep the winter away until spring comes back. The song invites children to join in and picture those snug, sleepy spots.

Along the way, children learn what hibernation is: some animals, bears among them, rest through the coldest months and wake when the weather warms. It is a gentle way to introduce the seasons and to show how wildlife adapts to the world around it. Geezer Rat is always keen on a good fact, so it is a lovely moment to be curious together.

Parents and teachers could try asking, "Why do you think some animals sleep through the winter?" or "What would you want in your own cosy bed?" After the song, children could make a leafy den from cushions and blankets, draw a favourite hibernating animal, or act out falling asleep in winter and waking up in spring. For a seasons topic or a calm bedtime routine, it works well on its own or alongside other Earth Cubs nature activities and teaching resources.