A Groundhog Day Craft (Easy Pop-Up Groundhog Activity)
A Groundhog Day Craft for Kids
Groundhogs are the only animals with their own holiday here in the U.S., and while Groundhog Day is a little silly, it’s also one of those small traditions that can brighten an otherwise gray winter day.
Whether you’re celebrating Groundhog Day, learning about animals and seasons, or just looking for a simple winter craft, this Groundhog Day craft for kids is an easy, hands-on activity that’s been part of our family tradition for years.
It’s low-prep, uses basic supplies, and gives kids a fun way to act out the big question of the day… Will spring come early, or are we in for six more weeks of winter?
Let’s Get Crafting – Groundhog Day Craft
What you will need…
- Groundhog craft printable (download below)
- Scissors
- Toilet paper tubes
- Crayons or markers
- Popsicle sticks
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Stapler
- Green construction paper (or white paper colored green)
How to Make the Groundhog Craft
- Color the groundhog printable.
- Cut out the groundhog (kids or adults can do this).
- Glue the groundhog to a popsicle stick and set aside.
- Cut a strip of green paper long enough to wrap around a toilet paper tube (or use white paper and color it green like I did).
- Glue the paper around the tube to create the “ground.”
- Slide the groundhog into the tube.
- Staple on each side of the popsicle stick to keep it from sliding out.
Now the little guys can play peek-a-boo and pop in and out to predict if spring is coming early or we should embrace for 6 more weeks of winter!
As you can see above, one of our groundhogs is blue… because according to Landen, “The blue one is the boss”, so there you have it! It is fun to imagine, so always feel free to let your little one have artistic freedom.
⭐ Free Groundhog Day Craft Printable
To make this easy, I’ve created a free Groundhog Day craft printable pack you can download and use right away.
This printable includes the little groundhogs to be colored and a simple instructions page!
👉 Download the free Groundhog Day craft printable here
This craft is also included inside my full Groundhog Day printable pack for families or classrooms who want a complete learning experience.
Extend the Fun and Learning
Groundhog Day Printable Pack
For homeschoolers, classrooms, or families who want everything in one place, my Groundhog Day printable pack includes:
- A simple lesson page
- Weather prediction activities
- Writing prompts
- A memory game
- A word search
- A private online trivia game
- This groundhog craft
It’s designed to be flexible, low-pressure, and easy to use for a single day or an entire week.
👉 View the Groundhog Day printable pack on Etsy
An Unusual Keepsake
We first made these little groundhogs over eleven years ago, and I still have them tucked away. I really don’t keep everything… but the kids had so much fun with these. They would check the weather with them and carry them around. We made these the first year we decided to celebrate Groundhog Day, which of course became a tradition for us.
Eventually the kids sat down these little groundhogs and time passed, but even now, my kids mention them every once in a while. We still get a chuckle about the blue one!
We’ve made bigger and more involved crafts over the years, but there was something about this one. It was simple, playful, and tied to a moment that became a tradition.
More Groundhog Day Ideas
If you’re planning a full Groundhog Day experience or just want everything in one place… these are a few simple extras we’ve used and loved over the years. If you’d like to explore more, you might also enjoy:
- 👉 9 Fun Facts About Groundhog Day – Fun facts for both kids and adults!
- 👉 Groundhog Day for Kids – A collection of activities, videos, and ideas to make the most of the day.
- 👉 Groundhog Day Seasonal and Science Activity Pack – Includes this craft plus learning activities, weather prediction pages, writing prompts, and a private online trivia game… great for homeschool or classrooms.
- 👉 Grumpy Groundhog – Our favorite Groundhog Day book!
- 👉 The Groundhog Day Craft Supply List – Grab some markers, toilet paper tubes (without the wait), books, and more!
Happy Groundhog Day
If you make these Groundhog Day crafts, I would love to hear about them! Comment below or head over to Instagram or Facebook, share your pics, and tag me @bemandfam… I’d love to see them!
Happy Crafting,
BEM and Fam 🙂
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