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Now that you have learned 20 Interesting Facts about Groundhog Day, it is time to gather some supplies and get ready to celebrate with a few crafts and recipes.
Not surprisingly, Pinterest is teeming with Groundhog Day ideas, not to mention “Teachers pay Teachers”, which is an excellent resource for parents to find creative, relevant and engaging educational resources. I love that it provides an online market for teachers to make a bit of pocket-change too!
Putting Your Foot into It!
My kids’ feet would cover the page now; I’m not joking they all have feet bigger than mine. However, back in the day when they had cute little “feetsies” I was a sucker for any craft that served as a timestamp of their size. Most of us have the supplies this project requires tucked away somewhere; now, grab a kid and get busy!
Groundhog Day Craft by Tippy Toe Crafts
Groundhog Day Cupcake Push Pops
With all the crafting going on the kids are going to need a snack! From the edible groundhog (mini Snickers, M&Ms, and Starburst), to the chocolate mini cupcakes and buttercream frosting, this is certainly a delicious addition to the Groundhog Day festivities!
Groundhog Day Cupcake Push Pops by Sweetology
Groundhog Day {Printables}
This FREE DOWNLOAD includes adorable printables for Groundhog Day. You get six pages total: two class surveys, two writing pages, a create-a-word worksheet, and a word search.
Groundhog Day {Printables} by A Cupcake for the Teacher
Groundhog Pudding Cups
I’m a fan of Pepperidge Farm’s Milano cookies, so this was a no-brainer for me. Add a few more ingredients, like sliced almonds, melted chocolate, peanut butter or butterscotch chips, Devil’s Food pudding and a few Oreos, and I AM THERE. Seriously cute and no doubt, delicious!
Groundhog Pudding Cups by SimpleGirl
More Winter? Will Spring Come Soon?
Construction paper, cotton balls, crayons, and scissors is pretty much all you need for this creative, circular flip craft. Use a groundhog template from the Groundhog Day Shadow Craft, or draw your own.
Another Groundhog Day learning craft posted by this “almost unschooling mom” is her Groundhog Shape Craft with Triangles. Everything is more fun with goggly eyes!
Groundhog Day Craft by Almost Unschoolers
No-bake Pop-up Groundhog Cookies
I grew up making these cookies; except we call them “boiled cookies” instead of no-bake cookies. Sandra’s cookie craft invites you to PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD! I love it!
No-bake Pop-up Groundhog Cookies by Sandra Denneler at SheKnows
Groundhog Day Pop-up Puppets
Make these adorable, pop-up groundhog puppets and your kids will be popping their groundhogs out of their burrows all day long. Want yours to be a winter’s burrow? Use cotton balls for snow instead of green construction paper for “grass.” A FREE, downloadable book, “Growing Kinders” is also available on this post.
Groundhog Day! by Mrs. Ricca’s Kindergarten
Groundhog Day Hot Dogs!
Sandra Denneler hits it out of the park again with a savory treat kids will definitely enjoy! Place your groundhog hot dogs in cornbread muffins, biscuits or a mound of mashed potatoes, depending on what meal you’re eating. Easy and 100% edible!
Groundhog Day Hot Dogs! by Sandra Denneler at SheKnows
Another Adorable Groundhog Day Pop-up Puppet
This is another pop-up craft, but with the addition of goggly eyes, which of course makes everything more fun! Supplies are easy enough to find–either on hand, or available at your local dollar store.
Groundhog’s Day Craft for Kids by Premeditated Leftovers
Groundhog Day Finger Puppet
This precious craft is perfect for little ones who want to put EVERYTHING in their mouth. Cleverly made from non-fraying felt and a tongue depressor (instead of a popsicle stick) for easy gripping, this craft comes with a template and directions.
Groundhog Day Finger Puppet by Rust & Sunshine
Groundhog Day Mask Craft
This craft was cut from a cereal box (for weight) and painted brown. The rest of the supplies were simple enough to find–white card stock, construction paper, toothpicks, and yarn. As Rachel states in her post, “HOLY CUTENESS!” This is adorable for kids who love to play dress-up!
Also? Check out Rachel’s Paper Plate Groundhog Craft.
Groundhog Day Mask Craft by i {heart} crafty things
Do you have any links to fun Groundhog Day learning crafts, printables or recipes? Please post them in the comments below!
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