On a special day known as Groundhog Day, a furry little friend named Punxsutawney Phil takes center stage to predict the upcoming weeks’ weather. It’s a day filled with excitement for kids as they anticipate whether Phil will see his shadow or not.

To get the kids ready to put in their predictions of a longer winter or an early spring, make this fun groundhog cup craft! Kids will create an adorable groundhog peeking out of his burrow from a paper cup.

There’s something so fun about turning ordinary items into extraordinary creations. This craft allows kids to take something familiar and transform it into a cute Groundhog Day decoration. 

Gather a handful of supplies, including our free template and a paper cup, and watch the fun unfold! We’ve included easy to follow instructions below so you can help your kids of all ages make their own groundhog. 

Explore more Groundhog Day activities that will keep the excitement going!

Groundhog Day Craft

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Be sure to check out more of our Groundhog Day activities to do with the kids. Not only are they fun, but educational as well!

Supplies

• Paper cup
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Double sided tape or glue dots (optional)
• Groundhog Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Download the groundhog template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by gluing the eyes at a slight angle, right above the nose on the winkle line.

Next, glue the teeth just below the smile line.

Position the cup with the rim facing down, then glue the belly to the center of the cup.

Next, glue the completed groundhog head to the top of the paper cup. We used a glue dot here instead of regular glue because it’s faster and easier.

Cut the green paper vertically to create a grass like appearance.

Finish up by wrapping the grass around the bottom of the belly piece and glue it down.

Isn’t this such a fun craft for kids? Be sure to check out some of our other favorite animal crafts to keep them entertained this holiday!

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Groundhog Day Ideas

Keep the kids excited about Groundhog Day with some ideas that promise to keep them both engaged and entertained! Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, there’s a world of crafts and activities waiting to be explored.

As you read below, you’ll find books, crafts, and activities tailored to the holiday that your kids will love. These ideas aren’t just entertaining – they’re also fantastic opportunities for learning and discovery. Be sure to save the ones that you know your kids will want to do!

The Night Before Groundhog Day – Help kids understand what Groundhog’s Day is all about with this fun, rhyming book!

Grumpy Groundhog – This is a humorous book about a groundhog who just doesn’t want to wake up for everyone to see on Groundhog’s Day. What will happen? Will he make it to the surface for everyone to see???

Groundhog Gets A Say – This funny book looks at all the other things groundhogs can do outside of Groundhog’s Day!

Groundhog Day Crafts

Groundhog Handprint Craft – Your little ones will love creating their own furry friend peeking out from behind the handprint grass. It’s a cute way to make memories this Groundhog Day. Let the crafting fun begin with our free template and just a few supplies!

Groundhog Name Craft – Your kids will have a blast as they practice spelling their names while the curious groundhog peeks out to predict the weather. This craft will boost scissor and fine motor skills, plus we have a free editable template for you to enter your child’s name.

Groundhog Headband Craft – Turn Groundhog Day into a festive celebration with our fun headband craft! They’ll adore creating their own adorable headband featuring the lovable groundhog. Choose between the craft version or the color-in version depending on your child’s skill level.

Popsicle Stick Groundhog Craft – Get ready for a pop of creativity with our popsicle stick craft! Kids will love transforming simple popsicle sticks into an adorable groundhog masterpiece. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to explore crafting while bringing the charm of Groundhog Day to life.

Groundhog Day Activities

Watch as the groundhog comes to life with each carefully colored in space when kids complete these Groundhog Day color by number worksheets. Not only are these activities a blast, but they also offer valuable benefits for your child’s development.

From enhancing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to reinforcing number recognition, coloring by numbers is a great way for kids to learn while expressing their creativity. 

Make learning fun with these Groundhog Day worksheets! As kids label parts of the adorable critter, they’ll enhance fine motor skills, scissor techniques, and problem solving skills. For handwriting practice, they’ll trace lines to form the letter Gg.

This exercise aids in hand-eye coordination and spelling. Challenge your child to navigate the letter maze and discover all the hidden ‘Gg’s for a fun way to build skills.

Get your Groundhog’s Day celebrations going with this educational Groundhog Day printable pack! Designed for both home and school environments, this resource offers a rich blend of fun and learning.

Dive into activities covering counting, letter recognition, problem solving, color recognition, sorting, telling time, tracing, patterns, and much more! Unleash a world of educational fun and discovery with this comprehensive printable pack this holiday.

Immerse your little ones in the holiday with this set of Groundhog Day book companion printables. Enhance comprehension and engagement as your child reads, making the learning journey interactive.

Tailored for preschoolers and young elementary students, these printables cover the holiday’s history and offer insights into groundhog life. The pages feature shadow matching, letter matching (uppercase and lowercase), and do a dots. This educational pack promises a good blend of learning and fun! 

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Free Groundhog Template