At the beginning of your lesson on hibernation, introduce kindergarteners to the topic. Define the concept of hibernation in an age-appropriate way; for example, tell your kindergarteners that some animals go to sleep during the winter and wake up again in the spring when the weather gets warm again. Use white board presentations or slides on a projector to show children the types of animals that hibernate and how they prepare for it. After the presentation, answer any questions.
Having the students complete a variety of classroom activities about hibernation allows you to meet your teaching objectives for the unit and reinforces the topic for your kindergarteners. This portion of the lesson typically involves worksheets and videos that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge on the topic. For example, have your class differentiate animals that hibernate versus those that don't by completing interactive worksheets. Alternatively, they can match animals to their hibernation location. To reinforce important information, read a hibernation-themed age-appropriate book to your kindergartners. Have them complete craft projects such as making bears out of craft puffballs and placing them in a cave formed from a paper lunch bag and decorated with fake snow.
Most kindergarten teachers give minimal amounts of homework, but students who complete assignments at home related to topics learned at school often gain better comprehension of the subject. For homework, assign computer games about hibernation that students can play with their families or have them create a diorama that represents a hibernating animal's cave. Make the assignment simple and easy to execute, so that your kindergartners can complete most of the work themselves, which makes it easier for them to retain and understand the material.
Tests aren't typically a part of the kindergarten curriculum at most schools, but you can close your unit on hibernation with activities geared toward ensuring your students understand the topic. Ask questions and request the answer from different kindergartners; alternatively, have your class act out a skit that demonstrates what they have learned. Both of these activities allow you to assess how well your class understands hibernation and whether they are ready to build on their knowledge in successive grades.