Groundhog Handprint Craft For Kids
Have the kids make their predictions if the groundhog will see his shadow while they make this groundhog handprint craft!
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="DfKf3wpk" upload-date="2023-01-17T00:00:00.000Z" name="Groundhog Handprint Craft For Kids" description="On Groundhog Day we all wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow and hide away for six more weeks of winter weather or predict an early spring if he doesn't see it. Have the kids make their predictions if the groundhog will see his shadow while they make this groundhog handprint craft! The grass around the groundhog burrow is made from your little one's handprints and the furry little creature peeks out behind it. They'll practice their fine motor skills and scissor skills as they trace their handprints and cut them out. They'll also have the chance to practice following instructions as they glue their groundhog together."]
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download the groundhog template, print, and cut the pieces out you need.
- Begin to make the groundhog by gluing the nose to the top and middle of the mouth piece.
- Take the tooth and glue it to the bottom and back of the mouth.
- Next, glue the eyes in the middle of the head, one on each side.
- Glue the completed nose/mouth in the middle of the head, slightly overlapping the bottom of the eyes.
- Place the belly in the middle of the body and glue it in place.
- Optionally: Glue the arms on both sides of the belly. If your child's hands are large enough, it will cover them completely, so you can leave them off if you prefer.
- Now, trace your child's hand two times on a piece of green paper. Cut each handprint out.
- Finish up by placing the handprints at the bottom of the groundhog's body, with the fingers pointed up. This will be the grass. Glue them both in place.