Groundhog Paper Plate Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Soon we’ll all watch to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not on Groundhog Day! Are you hoping for an early spring or a little more winter?

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To get the kids in on the predictions and have a little fun with this holiday, have them make this fun groundhog paper plate craft!

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Supplies

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

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If you’re making the ground brown, take the paper plate and paint it in 1-2 thin coats of brown paint.

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Take the paper plate and cut the top couple of inches off of the top.

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Next, glue the hole in the middle and almost to the top of the flat part of the paper plate.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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