02/01/202301/19/2026 BEM

Groundhog Day for Kids – Simple Traditions and Activities

Fun for the Family, Animals, For Kids, Holiday, Homeschool, Homeschool By Subject, North America, Seasonal, Winter Season

Happy Groundhog Day

Almost every year someone mentions how ridiculous Groundhog Day is, and honestly, I get it. It’s a holiday about a rodent predicting the weather… but I still like it.

We don’t go all out, and we don’t turn it into a big production. I just enjoy having a reason to add a bit of fun to a gray winter day. Any excuse to do that with my family, I’ll take.

Why We Celebrate (Just a Little)

There’s something sweet about the ritual… the hoping that spring will come early, the silliness of it all, and the fact that it isn’t over-commercialized. No aisles of junk and no pressure!

It’s okay to celebrate something silly just for fun’s sake. My husband and I always watch the movie Groundhog Day. It’s one of our favorites, because who doesn’t like Bill Murray or a movie about a senseless jerk who finds his way… and it’s funny.

So, if you’re a Groundhog Day skeptic, maybe this is your year to lean into it… just a little.

Groundhog Day Fun for Kids (and Adults Too)

This page is our Groundhog Day Hub… everything we do or have done… in one place. You can pick one idea or try a few.

🪱 Groundhog Grub – Our Tradition

Our family always makes Groundhog Grub. Since groundhogs dig in the dirt for grubs, we make sweet treats to match. They have a no-bake cookie base, but we add a little something to make it special for Groundhog Day. 

They’re simple, adaptable, and surprisingly good. They may not be award-winning desserts, but they’re:

• Easy
• No-bake
• Flexible for allergies and preferences

👉 Get the Groundhog Grub recipe here

😠 Grumpy Groundhog

This book has been a favorite in our house for years. It’s not a literary classic, but it’s cute, familiar, and one my kids still quote around the holiday. There’s a line, “It’s Groundhog Day, please come out!”, that my kids still say every February. Even my oldest (17) still does this and honestly, that makes my heart happy.

👉 Grab the Grumpy Groundhog here

👇 Watch the kid’s read-aloud video below

🎓 Learning About Groundhogs

When my kids were little, we always did intro videos to topics. This is a great way to visualize learning, and it can create excitement as the topic deepens. Learning about groundhogs can help create appreciation for the animal and the holiday!

When usually watched:

• A short introductory video about groundhogs
• A quick clip explaining Groundhog Day itself

After that, we would often:

• Draw groundhogs
• Talk about weather and seasons
• Compare animals and habitats
• Make a craft

YouTube has many videos, but here are a few to help!

👇 Watch Groundhogs for Kids

👇 Draw a Groundhog

⭐ Groundhog Day for Kids (Printable Packet)

As a homeschool mom, I like to weave learning into celebrations when it feels natural and Groundhog Day is a great opportunity.

It opens the door to:

• Mammals
• Weather
• Seasons
• Geography
• Observation and prediction

I created a Groundhog Day printable packet with:

• A simple lesson
• Activities and writing prompts
• A craft
• A crossword
• Access to an online game

It’s an easy, low-pressure way to add learning at home, in the classroom, or during a homeschool day.

👉 Find the Groundhog Day printable on Etsy

🎬 Movie Time

When the kids were younger, after we made cookies and did some activities, my husband and I usually end the day by watching Groundhog Day… ideally with leftover Groundhog Grub.

It’s become a quiet little tradition, and one the kids join in on now that they are older!

Want More Groundhog Day Ideas?

If you’d like to explore further, here are a couple of other favorites:

• 👉 Groundhog Day Crafts (simple, hands-on fun)

• 👉 9 Fun Facts About Groundhog Day (great for older kids and adults)

Whether you enjoy a little fun on Groundhog Day or you are celebrating Groundhog Day for kids, I hope you find something here to enjoy! If you use any of this, I’d love to hear about it, comment below or head over to Instagram or Facebook, and share your pics! Tag me @bemandfam… I’d love to see them!

Remember, anything different is good… at least according to Phil Connors!

Happy Groundhog Day!

BEM and Fam 🙂

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