If you’re looking to liven up your Groundhog Day festivities, you may want to check out our awesome collection of Groundhog Day activities for Elementary students. There’s so much mystery behind the tradition of Groundhog Day, but with these interactive resources and educational activities, you’ll make learning about this special occasion a fun-filled experience for all your kiddos!
1. Groundhog Paper Plate Craft
Kick off the Groundhog Day celebrations with this adorable craft. It’s perfect for your elementary students as you’ll invite them to cut and paste colorful construction paper together to create this super cute groundhog art piece.
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2. Groundhog Fact Quiz
Learn everything there is to know about groundhogs with this amazing list of facts. You’ll teach your kids various bits of information about these charming creatures before challenging them to a quiz to test their comprehension skills.
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3. Groundhog Letter Activity
Introduce your children to alphabet basics with this hands-on activity. After creating this hungry little groundhog, you’ll task them with picking up various letters and saying them out loud before feeding each one to their groundhog.
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4. Shadow-Themed Activities
Discover the science behind shadows with this crafty activity. Your little ones will learn what causes shadows and how shadows are affected by the time of the day. Encourage them to design shadow sculptures by having them twist and fold pipe cleaners together before allowing them to place them in a sunny spot to test out their designs.
5. Shadow Drawing
Here’s another engaging activity that’s fantastic for teaching your learners all about shadows. In this exercise, you’ll begin by having your kiddos partner up before tasking them with tracing each other’s shadows to create personalized art.
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6. Online Groundhog Games
Incorporate these captivating digital games into your class’s day to provide them with a modern experience of Groundhog Day. Simply invite them to hop onto this kid-friendly website and allow them to choose their favorite groundhog-themed game to keep them immersed in the themes of this special day.
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7. Punxsutawney Phil Coloring Pages
Usher in the spirit of Groundhog Day with these stunning Punxsutawney Phil coloring pages. Encourage your pupils to fill their pages with color before allowing them to hang their art around your classroom to get into the seasonal spirit.
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8. Groundhog Bingo
Bingo is an awesome game that will help your littles practice their listening skills. With these editable Bingo sheets, you’ll challenge them to a game of Groundhog Bing, where numbers are replaced with themes that relate to Groundhog Day.
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9. Groundhog Math Puzzles
Fill this festive day with some sneaky math practice with these Groundhog Day-themed puzzles. Challenge your kids to crack the code in these math puzzles to figure out the numbers that each figure represents.
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10. Groundhog Word Search
This engaging word search is fantastic for language development and word recognition. Provide your children with these editable Groundhog Day worksheets before encouraging them to unearth all the hidden words.
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11. Groundhog Day Reading Activity
Incorporate a groundhog theme into your reading time with these adorable books. Invite your kiddos to choose from a number of groundhog tales that you’ll use to treat them to a relaxing moment of storytime on Groundhog Day.
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12. Groundhog Video Activity
Are you looking for a video resource that explains Groundhog Day in a kid-friendly way? Check out this video that’s perfectly suited to your little learners! They’ll find all the answers they’re looking for to satisfy their curiosity about groundhogs.
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13. Weather Chart Craft Activity
Groundhog Day is all about predicting the weather and we’ve got an awesome extension activity that’s great for getting your class involved in this topic. At the start of each day, you’ll challenge them to make their own weather predictions according to what they observe with their senses.
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14. Delicious Dirt Pie
You don’t often find the words delicious and dirt in the same sentence. However, when it comes to this creative dessert, it’s totally appropriate! Your budding chefs will have a blast making and eating their very own sweet treat to celebrate Groundhog Day.
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15. Groundhog Dress-up Party
Here’s a fun idea for a themed school day where your kids will dress up as groundhogs! Allow them to come to school in their best groundhog-themed outfit or provide them with these adorable groundhog face masks to get them into the spirit of the holiday.
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16. DIY Snowball Craft
In this creative activity, your students will make their own DIY snowballs. Task them with weaving together white yarn to create these fluffy balls before prompting them to pick up their icy arsenal and kick off an indoor snowball fight.
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17. Spring Flower Craft
Did the groundhog see its shadow? If not, Spring is near! Celebrate the beginning of this vibrant season by inviting your children to craft these 3D tulips that you can then use to decorate their learning space.
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18. Groundhog Day Writing Prompts
Instill a love for literature in your class with a writing activity. Using these groundhog writing prompts, you’ll encourage them to choose a topic that resonates with them before sending them off to thoughtfully plan and compose their unique pieces of literature.
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19. Groundhog Riddles
Start your little ones’ day off with these fun-filled riddles. Begin by writing each riddle down on a strip of paper before handing them out to your kids. You’ll then prompt them to take turns reading their brain teaser to their peers who’ll then have to guess the answer.
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20. Wake up, Groundhog!
Reading aloud is a great way to celebrate special events with your pupils. The story “Wake Up, Groundhog” by Susanna Leonard Hill will make the perfect choice for Groundhog Day. After your learners have listened to this captivating read-aloud, encourage them to discuss their interpretations of the meaning behind Groundhog Day.
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21. Groundhog Board Game
This interactive board game will remind your kiddos that Spring is near. You can easily recreate this game by following a few simple instructions and once complete, your children will have an interactive spinner game that’s fantastic for developing their fine motor skills.
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22. Groundhog Mask Craft
Dive into a day of artistic expression with this creative project. Invite your class to craft their very own groundhog masks using basic materials like cardstock before encouraging them to throw on their masks for some playful pretending.
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23. Groundhog Weather Science Experiment
In this fascinating blend of learning and imagination, your kids will become meteorologists for the day! Challenge them to complete this groundhog-themed weather journal where you’ll have them explore concepts like weather patterns through the multitude of activities contained in this educational resource.
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24. Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt
Get your little explorers excited for an adventurous scavenger hunt. In this unique learning experience, you’ll introduce your pupils to Groundhog Day facts as you challenge them to decipher clues and work as teams to complete this educational quest.
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25. Groundhog Themed Yoga Poses
Integrate physical education into this long-celebrated tradition with Groundhog Yoga. Gather your little ones around as you guide them through various movements that mirror the actions of a groundhog. You’ll have them twisting and bending into shapes to celebrate this unique holiday.
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26. Pop-up Groundhog Craft
Pop goes the groundhog! In this creative project, you’ll invite your kids to craft pop-up groundhogs using simple materials like paper cups and cardstock. Once complete, they’ll have a memorable souvenir to replicate Phil the Groundhog’s annual duty.
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27. Groundhog Day Story Writing
Embrace the unique perspectives in your class with this writing activity. Simply start by providing your learners with story prompts before challenging them to come up with a creative storyline to finish off a whimsical groundhog tale.
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28. Groundhog Puppet Show
In this lively blend of art, creativity, and fun you’ll draw up the curtains in your classroom for a Groundhog Puppet Show! Have your kiddos use brown paper bags to create these adorable groundhog characters before using them to show off their storytelling skills in a puppet show.
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29. Groundhog Day Songs
Strike a chord for Groundhog Day with this catchy tune! This unique holiday is all about history and celebration, so why not use this joyful melody to get your littles in a festive mood by having them belt out these harmonious lyrics?
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30. Groundhog Day Role Play
Let your budding performers’ creativity take to the stage in this role-playing activity. Challenge them to assume various roles such as groundhogs, townspeople, or weather elements by using the items around them as props to convey their character.
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31. Groundhog Burrow Diorama
Lead your class in an exploration of groundhog homes with these colorful dioramas. Task them with adorning paper plates with drawings and labels as you challenge them to replicate the intricate burrows that form part of groundhog habitats.
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32. Groundhog Cookie Baking
Whisk up a Groundhog Day feast by involving your kids in a cooking lesson. Assist them in mixing and baking these groundhog cookies before inviting them to give their sweet treats a bit of personality by decorating them with royal icing.
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33. Groundhog Day Art Project
In this activity, your children will craft unique groundhog artworks with unsuspecting materials. Have them fold, cut, and staple toilet paper rolls to create the base of their furry friends. Then, allow them to decorate their characters with yarn or frilly cardboard to bring their creations to life.
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34. Groundhog Day Crossword Puzzle
Enhance your little ones’ vocabulary with a comprehension activity that incorporates the history of this celebration. Challenge them to complete these complex Groundhog Day crossword puzzles by encouraging them to figure out the clues and fill in the blocks.
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35. Groundhog Day Guessing Game
In this game of intuition, your students will make predictions as to whether they think Phil the Groundhog will see his own shadow! Simply provide them with these charming worksheets before tasking them with filling in their guesses and the reasoning behind their choice.
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36. Groundhog’s Diet Activity
What’s on the groundhog’s menu? Have your kiddos find out in this interactive game. Encourage them to explore all the favorite foods of this adorable animal with this handy fact sheet. You can even amp up the difficulty by challenging them to sort each food into different categories.
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37. Groundhog Shadow Match Game
Here’s a free Google Slide Deck where your young minds will be able to work with shadows! Involve them in this digital exercise by inviting them to match groundhog figures to their correct shadow shapes. They’ll enhance their visual perception skills while having a ball of a time doing it.
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38. Groundhog Day Counting Activity
Count your way through Groundhog Day! Your pupils will practice counting and number recognition skills with these printable number sheets that are filled with charming little groundhogs that correspond to the digit displayed.
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39. A cute 3D Groundhog Day Book Craft
This lovely 3D book from @aspoonfuloflearning on Instagram is a fantastic activity for younger students. This cute book is just one of the activities in a pack and is a superb way for students to showcase what they have learned about Groundhog Day.
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40. Groundhog Paper Bag Puppet
This simple activity makes for a wonderful recycling project if you’re looking to get rid of any unused grocery bags. Invite your children to cut and paste green, white, and black construction paper onto paper bags before having them glue on a pair of googly eyes to bring their adorable groundhog puppets to life.
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41. Pop Up Groundhog Craft
Once students have had fun decorating this cute pop-up groundhog craft, they can take it outside to see if their groundhog is casting a shadow. This is perfect to demonstrate the story of Punxsutawney Phil emerging from his burrow to check for his shadow.
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42. Hand and Feet Painting
Perfect for younger students, this delightfully messy activity will be a fantastic keepsake for parents to hold onto for years. Students dip their feet into grown paint to make the groundhog, then use their hands in green paint for the grassy ground. A cute poem completes this sweet Groundhog Day artwork.
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43. 3D Shadow Artwork
This super-simple piece of artwork from @curriculumcastle on Instagram is fantastic for even the youngest of learners. All you will need to create this striking artwork is a pre-printed template for students to color in and cut out, some black paper, and chalk.
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44. Shadow Tracing
Fun shadow activities are always a favorite on Groundhog Day to symbolize the groundhog’s search for his shadow to predict how many weeks of winter remain. This shadow activity is great for teaching students how the size and shape of shadows change depending on the position of the sun.
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45. Design a Burrow
This fantastic STEM activity pack includes a close reading passage in addition to an exciting challenge to build a burrow fit for a groundhog. The pack includes lots of planning and design worksheets to support students every step of the way.
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46. Groundhogs Rising from a Chemical Reaction
In this STEAM activity, students can have a go at a classic experiment with a Groundhog Day twist. They can decorate balloons to look like groundhogs, then set up their baking soda and vinegar experiment. As the chemicals react, the ‘groundhogs’ will rise, and students can see if their groundhog casts a shadow or not.
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47. Lego Burrow Building Challenge
This design challenge is perfect for younger students. They will be challenged to create a burrow that can hold a groundhog. There are cutouts included that can be given to each student so that they can check their burrow is the right size. A worksheet for planning and reflection is also included.
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48. Match the Shadows
This simple activity for younger students will see them try to match the shadows to the groundhog that cast them. To increase the difficulty, you could adapt this idea by taking pictures of shadows cast by 3D objects and getting students to find out which object made which shadow.
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49. Acrostic Poem & Secret Code Activity
Get your students working hard with this free activity pack on Teachers Pay Teachers. The pack includes an acrostic poem template for ‘Pennsylvania’ and an activity to decode a secret message. This pack is perfect to go alongside any lesson around the origins of Groundhog day in Pennsylvania and even Punxsutawney Phil.
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50. Read Geoffrey Groundhog Predicts the Weather by Bruce Koscielniak
Geoffry the Groundhog has become a celebrity as he successfully predicts how long winter will last. On February 2nd he leaves his burrow and looks for his shadow, but as his fame has grown, many people are waiting this year. With all the commotion, Geoffry can’t see the ground to tell if he can see his shadow so is struggling to make his prediction.
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51. Cut and Paste Comprehension
This cut-and-paste comprehension story activity is perfect for younger learners or learners who are reluctant writers. Students can either read or listen to the story and then will answer who, what, when, where, and why questions using the cut and paste method. This fantastic activity is free to download from the link above.
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52. Roll a Story
This fantastic groundhog writing activity is great for getting reluctant writers excited about story writing. All that is required is some dice for students to build their own story about Mr. Groundhog. A reflection worksheet is also included, encouraging students to check their work.
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53. Groundhog Scrambled Sentences
These scrambled sentence worksheets are ideal for younger students who are starting to put sentences together. The cut-and-stick element of the writing activity helps students try out different combinations of words and check their work before writing out the sentence once finalized.
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54. Groundhog Push Pops
These cake pops are a perfect baking task that is easy for students to take home once finished. Younger students will enjoy the mess of putting everything together and older students will enjoy the more intricate task of creating their groundhog.
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55. Groundhog Day Pancakes
Groundhog pancakes are an easy activity that students will love. Not only are these pancakes fun to make they will also be super tasty. Use different toppings and encourage students to create their groundhogs in different ways.
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56. Groundhog Molasses Cookies
Making cookies is a great activity to follow up with an instructional writing lesson. Bake these tasty cookies then, while they cool, get your students to write out the recipe and procedure they used to make them. Once the writing is done, you can all enjoy the cookies!
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57. Groundhog Toast
Liven up morning breakfast clubs in school by getting students to create groundhog toast slices! They can use different toppings to create their groundhogs and this can be a great opportunity to discuss healthy eating choices.
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58. Groundhog Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a cute treat for students to make and enjoy on Groundhog Day. Bake from scratch with older students or buy pre-made and just assemble with younger students. Students of all ages will enjoy making (and eating) these delicious creations.
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