It’s nearly February and Groundhog’s Day is almost here! That’s why we’re sharing this cute and easy Groundhog paper bag puppet craft for kids.
This craft is a fun way to celebrate with the kids. You can teach them about why Groundhog’s Day is celebrated and what it means if the groundhog sees his shadow or not!
And, if you’re looking for even more craft ideas, browse through all of our animal crafts for kids.
Be sure to download our free printable template to easily make this project with your kids or students.
Groundhog’s Day Craft For Kids
Supplies
- Paper Bags
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Groundhog template (enter your email in the form at the end of this page to have the link emailed to you)
Directions
Download the groundhog template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Glue the head to the flap portion of the paper bag, then glue the eyes just above the nose.
Place the inner ears in the middle of the outers ears and glue in place.
Take the teeth and glue them down just below the mouth line.
Glue the groundhog body onto the remaining portion of the brown paper bag.
Position the belly in the middle of the body and glue it in place, then glue the arms at the top of the body.
Now your child has a fun groundhog puppet they can play with and enjoy!
More Groundhog’s Day Ideas
If you want even more activities and ideas to do with the kids this Groundhog’s Day, keep reading for some of our favorite ideas.
Crafty kids will love creating more groundhog crafts like this groundhog headband craft or this popsicle stick groundhog craft.
Learn more about groundhogs and the story of Groundhog’s Day with these groundhog books for kids. Get them from Amazon or reserve them from the local library!
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!
This groundhog hand puppet is a fun way to tell stories to kids or just to use for pretend play.
Want to make Groundhog’s Day sweeter? We’re seriously considering these adorable groundhog cookies to celebrate!
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Groundhog Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Materials
- Paper Bags
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Groundhog template
Instructions
- Download the groundhog template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Glue the head to the flap portion of the paper bag, then glue the eyes just above the nose.
- Place the inner ears in the middle of the outers ears and glue in place.
- Take the teeth and glue them down just below the mouth line.
- Glue the groundhog body onto the remaining portion of the brown paper bag.
- Position the belly in the middle of the body and glue it in place, then glue the arms at the top of the body.
Britany
Thursday 9th of March 2023
This is such a cute idea!
Sam
Friday 10th of March 2023
Thanks so much!
Holly
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
I would love to use this with my class.
Sam
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
Great All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Stephanie Fletcher
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
Please send the groundhog paper bag puppet craft.
Sam
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Davina
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
Such a cute idea. Love this for my class!
Sam
Thursday 2nd of February 2023
Oh, thanks! Hope they have fun!
Maria
Tuesday 31st of January 2023
For some reason when im requesting for the template doesn’t send it
Sam
Tuesday 31st of January 2023
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page. It's only the first time that it's sent to your email :)