February 2 is Groundhog Day and if you want to celebrate it with your kids and are looking for some fun and easy to set up Groundhog Day crafts and activities, you have come to the right place. Here you will find tons of creative and easy Groundhog Day crafts and other ideas to keep your little ones busy!
When is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is celebrated on the second day of February.
What is Groundhog Day?
The begins of Groundhog Day started a long time ago when nature worship was more prevalent, people in the part of Europe where Germany is today, believed that the badger had the power to predict the coming of spring. They would look to the badger to determine when to plant their crops.
This tradition was brought over to North America, mostly to Pennsylvania in the United Stated. But instead of a badger doing the predicting it was a groundhog.
According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 it will return to its hole, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, then spring will arrive sooner.
Where is Groundhog Day celebrated?
Groundhog Day is celebrated in mostly North American countries. In Wiarton, Bruce County, Ontario, in Canada, groundhog, Wiarton Willie, delivers his “prediction” early in the morning on February 2 every year.
In Young Township, near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in the US, groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil delivers his “prediction” on Groundhog Day.
Adorable Groundhog Day Crafts for Kids
1. Groundhog Day Headband Craft With Free Template
Materials:
- Greenconstruction paper
- Free headband template (head, mouth, eyes)
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Brown, beige and black markers
- Tape
How to Create:
Print and cut out the headband template (either the one you can color or the colored one) and color the head brown and black and the nose beige. Outline it in black. Assemble the groundhog’s head by gluing the pieces together. Cut out a headband from green construction paper. Use scissor to cut it in the shape of grass. Measure child’s head and tape accordingly. Attach the completed head to grass headband, sized to fit around a child’s head.
2. Groundhog Day Chalk Shadow Art
Materials:
- Brown, black construction paper
- Free groundhog printable
- Colored chalk
- Q-tip
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Create:
Print and cut out the groundhog template and place it onto black construction paper. Use chalk and draw around the outline of the groundhog in straight lines. Blend the chalk with a Q-Tip to create a shadow extending from the groundhog’s body to mimic sunlight and shadow.
3. Textured Rice Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Brown in two shades, black, pink, green and white construction paper
- White watercolor paper
- Glue
- Rice dyed brown (find the instructions for colored rice here)
- Scissors
- Watercolors and paint
- Cotton balls or stuffing
- Black marker
How to Create:
Paint the watercolor paper blue for the background. Cut out the groundhog head shape, nose and ears, inner ears, teeth and eyes from the correct colored paper. Also cut out grass from green construction paper and mound or hole from dark brown construction paper. Glue them on blue background once it is dry. Glue on groundhog head. Add glue all over it. Pour the brown rice on the head until its completely covered. Glue on eyes and nose and ears and teeth. Glue on the cotton balls or stuffing for the clouds.
4. Paper Bag Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Brown paper bag
- Brown, black, yellow, green, beige, blue and white construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to Create:
Cut out green hill for background and green grass and yellow sun from construction paper. Cut out groundhog head, ears and inner ears, eyes, mouth, nose and teeth and the paws from construction paper. Glue them together and draw the mouth and whiskers and the claws on the paws. Roll down the rim of the paper bag. Glue the paws on the front of the bag and the head on the back of the bag at the top. Glue the bag to the green hill. Glue the grass to the bottom of the bag.
5. Tin Can Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Empty tin can
- Brown, black, and white construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Brown paint and paint brush
How to Create:
Paint the tin can brown and set it aside it to dry. Cut out groundhog head, ears and inner ears, eyes, mouth, nose and teeth and the paws from construction paper. Cut out green grass from green construction paper. Glue them together and draw the mouth and whiskers and the claws on the paws. Glue the paws on the front of the tin can and the head just behind them. Glue the grass to the bottom of the tin can.
6. Salt Painted Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Construction paper
- White cardstock
- Glue
- Table salt
- Watercolors and paint brush
- Tray
How to Create:
Cut out sun, blue sky background and rainbow from construction paper. Glue to the white cardstock. Print and cut out the groundhog template. Glue it to the picture. Apply glue to the outline of the groundhog. Sprinkle salt over the glue and let it dry. Use watercolors to paint the salted areas for a vibrant effect. Create flowers and clouds as well!
7. Flower Pot Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Small flower pot
- Brown, black, and white construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Black markers
How to Create:
Cut out groundhog head, ears and inner ears, eyes, mouth, nose and teeth and the paws from construction paper. Cut out green grass from green construction paper. Glue them together and draw the mouth and whiskers and the claws on the paws. Glue the grass to the inside of the pot. Glue the paws on the front of the grass and the head just behind them.
8. Paper Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Construction paper
- White cardstock
- Sponge
- Blue paint
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to Create:
Use a sponge topping the background of the white cardstock blue. Cut out groundhog head, ears and inner ears, eyes, mouth, nose and teeth and the paws from construction paper. Cut out green grass from green construction paper and sun from yellow construction paper and hill from brown paper. Glue them together and draw the mouth and whiskers and the claws on the paws. Glue the sun, mound to the cardstock once the background is dry. Glue the grass to the bottom of the mound. Glue the paws on the front of the mound and the head just behind them.
9. Paper Cup Pop-Up Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Paper cup
- Blue paint
- Paint brush
- Popsicle stick
- Cotton ball or stuffing
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to Create:
Paint the cup blue and set aside to dry. Cut out groundhog head, ears and inner ears, eyes, mouth, nose and teeth from construction paper. Cut out green grass from green construction paper along with a strip of brown paper that will go all around the cup. Glue the head together and draw the mouth and whiskers. Glue the dirt and grass to the bottom of the cup. Glue the head to a popsicle stick. Make a hole in the bottom of the cup and stick the stick through. Glue the stuffing or cotton balls to the cup in the sky.
10. Fork Painted Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Brown, black, and white construction paper
- Paint (brown)
- Fork
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Googley eyes
How to Create:
Cut out the groundhog ears and mouth and nose from construction paper. Pour brown paint on plate, dip the fork into paint and stamp it in a groundhog shape on the cardstock. Let it dry, then glue on the face details.
11. Cardboard Tube Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Cardboard tube
- Brown, black, and white construction paper
- Brown paint
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Paper plate
- Green paint
How to Create:
Paint the cardboard tube brown construction paper. Attach the groundhog’s face and paws to the tube, creating a cute, stand-up groundhog. Paint a paper plate green, cut grass along the sides.
12. Paper Plate Groundhog Day Craft
Materials:
- Paper plate
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
13. Groundhog Day Agamograph Template
How adorable is this simple craft by Easy Peasy and Fun? This two-sided ground-hog’s-day craft is sure to entertain your kids!
14. Groundhog Day Mask Craft
Create a mask that your child can where this Groundhog Day with this fun tutorial from I Heart Crafty Things.
15. Cupcake Liner Groundhog Day Craft
Create a portrait of Punxsutawney Phil using cupcake liners with this fun idea from I Heart Crafty Things.
16. Simple Construction Paper Craft
I love this adorable peak-a-boo groundhog craft from Easy Peasy Fun! So fun for kids to make!
17. Toilet Paper Roll Groundhog Craft
This easy fine motor groundhog craft from Red Ted Art has to be one of my favorites!! She used a toilet paper roll to create a groundhog poking out of the grass!
18. Groundhog Finger Puppet
I’m a huge fan of finger puppet crafts and this one is no exception! This simple finger puppet crafts is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to make!
19. Easy Groundhog Paper Plate Kids Craft
Can’t have a round up of crafts without one dedicated to paper plates! This fun paper plate groundhog from Simple Today Life is one of my favorites out there! Easy, fun and great for young artists!
20. Groundhog Day Paper Plate Craft
This cute paper plate crafts is just as fun as the first! But instead you can use the paper plate to create a scene of your grown-up hiding in the grass and snow! What a fun idea from Mother Goose Clue!
21. Groundhog Day Puppet Craft for Kids
Typically Simple made this hiding groundhog craft and Im in love! This cute stick craft looks so fun to make and play with!
22. Groundhog Day Shadow Craft
How smart is this idea from Owls and Owls of Fun (and how cute is that name!). Make a craft that shows the groundhog’s shadow!
23. Will The Groundhog See Its Shadow Craft
I really like this simple paper plate pop up craft from Kids Soup. Its easy enough for toddlers to decorate themselves and add their own creative flair to!
Exciting Groundhog Day Activities for Kids
24. Shadow Experiments for Kids
Groundhog Day is the perfect time to explore some shadow experiments with your kids. This post from Science Sparks has a tons of easy ways to learn and explore the science of light and shadows.
25. Groundhog Day Coloring Pages
26. LEGO or Mega Blok Groundhog Day Graphing
This idea is great for older children in a classroom setting but can be modified for your child at home. Take a vote among all the people you and your child encounter through out the day before February 2 to find our their predictions for Punxsutawney Phil.
27. Groundhog Facts Animal Study
Learn all about groundhogs from A Dab of Glue Will Do.
28. Free Groundhog Day Pack for Tot, Preschool, PreK, & Kindergarten
I love 3Dinosaurs worksheets. I do them with my own kids. Her groundhog day worksheets are fun and engaging!
29. Read Books About Groundhog Day
The best way to learn and engage your child on Groundhog Day is to grab a few books about it and read. Grab them from the library or find some great ones here on Amazon!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
