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Will the groundhog see his shadow this year? Groundhog Day is such a fun and unique holiday that gets kids curious about the tradition of predicting the seasons.
Have kids celebrate Groundhog Day by making this groundhog shadow craft! It’s a fun and festive activity that lets kids create a cute little groundhog and his shadow when they learn about the holiday.
Looking for more ways to celebrate this quirky holiday? Explore our collection of Groundhog Day activities for even more ideas for having kids looking forward to February 2nd every year!
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Groundhog Day Shadow Craft
This cute papercraft is an easy, hands-on way to help children build fine motor skills, practice following instructions, and make something festive to display!
We’ve made it simple to jump right in, so grab our free groundhog template to get things kicked off. Grab a handful of basic supplies, and your kids will create their groundhog masterpiece quickly.
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Groundhog template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this groundhog to life!
First, encourage your child to glue the belly to the center of the body.
Next, glue the arms on each side of the belly.
Glue the face to the lower part of the head.
Position the eyes below the eyebrows and glue them in place.
Now, help your child to glue the cheeks below the eyes.
Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them down.
Next, glue the shadow to the back and right of the groundhog.
Finally, guide your child to glue the grass to the front and bottom portion of the groundhog.
While you’re here, explore our animal crafts. We have so many fun ideas that kids will love to create!
Groundhog Day Ideas For Preschool
Looking to make Groundhog Day extra special for your little ones this year? We’ve rounded up some fun and easy ideas for preschoolers! Find hands-on projects and playful activities to get kids excited to celebrate this unique holiday while learning and having fun.
Read below for inspiration, including book recommendations, creative DIY projects, and engaging educational activities featuring the groundhog!
Groundhog Day Books For Kids
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 For Kids
Torn Paper Groundhog Craft – Have your little ones create a groundhog peeking out of his burrow with torn paper! Tearing paper helps build fine motor skills and strengthens hand muscles, making this activity fun and beneficial. It’s a playful, hands-on way to celebrate Groundhog Day!
Related: Groundhog Day Worksheets
Groundhog Cup Craft—This fun activity turns a simple paper cup into a cute groundhog! It lets kids join in the Groundhog Day excitement and get creative. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions and grab our free template for a cute way to celebrate and predict the season!
Groundhog Name Craft – Kids can celebrate Groundhog Day and practice spelling their names with this adorable groundhog name craft! Kids will love helping their little groundhog peek out of a personalized burrow. It’s a fun way to learn and welcome February’s furry forecaster!
Groundhog Headband Craft – Get kids into the Groundhog Day spirit with a fun headband! They’ll love creating their own wearable groundhog using colored paper or a printable black-and-white version they can color in themselves. Once they’re done, they can dress up and make their predictions!
Groundhog Day Activities
Celebrate February 2nd with these adorable coloring pages featuring five playful groundhog illustrations! These Groundhog Day coloring pages are great for introducing kids to this fun tradition. Use these pages for an easy, no-prep activity for parents or teachers to share with their kiddos.
Try this Groundhog Handprint Craft
Kids of all ages will enjoy expressing creativity while strengthening fine motor skills, practicing color recognition, and getting festive to honor this cute holiday!
Let’s get little hands snipping with these fun groundhog cutting practice worksheets! They’re great for preschoolers and kindergarteners to sharpen scissor skills while keeping them engaged with adorable groundhog designs. Activities include cutting along lines, finishing pictures, and counting.
Each page offers a chance to practice precision and build confidence with a mix of paths, numbers, and charming groundhogs. Kids will love learning while celebrating this lighthearted holiday, so get your free bundle today!
Use these Groundhog Day dot to dots for a fun activity this year! Kids will love revealing adorable groundhogs as they connect dots numbered 1-18. Once they’re done they’ll enjoy coloring in these furry friends.
This activity is a great way to build fine motor skills while also strengthening problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and even counting skills! These dot to dot worksheets are an engaging way to celebrate Groundhog Day and develop essential skills simultaneously!
Make learning sounds fun with this interactive groundhog beginning sounds activity! Kids will identify pictures on groundhog cards, say the beginning sounds, and match them to sun and cloud cards with uppercase and lowercase letters.
They’ll use plastic links to connect the cards, strengthening fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It’s an engaging and hands-on way for beginning readers to practice phonics and celebrate Groundhog Day!
Popsicle Stick Groundhog Craft
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Groundhog Shadow Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Groundhog template
Instructions
- Print the template and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by gluing the belly in the center of the body.
- Next, glue the arms on both sides of the top of the belly.
- Glue the face to the lower part of the head.
- Color in the eyes, then glue them below the eyebrows.
- Now, glue the cheeks below the eyes.
- Place the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears and glue them down.
- Next, glue the shadow to the back and right of the groundhog.
- Finish off by gluing the grass to the front and bottom portion of the groundhog.
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Please send template
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Can’t wait to make this!!
Yay! Hope you enjoy creating it!
Great template
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My students love this crafts! Thanks for sharing!
Love that! Hope it brings them lots of creativity and joy!
I want this template:)
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