Groundhog Day is the holiday I always tend to forget but also the perfect excuse to sneak a little extra fun into a winter day and kids love it.
Whether you’re teaching about shadows and seasons, celebrating Punxsutawney Phil, or just looking for a fun February activity, these Groundhog Day ideas are fun for at home and in the classroom.
In this roundup, you’ll find a mix of Groundhog Day crafts, free printables, and hands-on activities for kids that are easy to set up and fun for a wide range of ages.
From simple crafts for little hands to educational printables and movement-based activities, these ideas are perfect for homeschool days, classrooms, or just adding a little excitement to a chilly winter afternoon.
Grab your supplies, print a few pages, and get ready to celebrate Groundhog Day in a way your kids will actually remember.
Groundhog Day Activities, Crafts and Printables
These Groundhog day ideas are perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy at home or at school for Groundhog day.
Use this cute printable groundhog and a paper cupe to make this easy groundhog day craft perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age kids.
Choose between the two Groundhog Day word search printables filled with fun groundhog day words like, shadow, weather, spring, winter and more.
If your kids love jokes you need to make this Groundhog Day joke teller with them. It's such a fun and easy activity for kids to make.
These free Groundhog Day booklets are special – you can personalize them with children's names! There is a version for cloudy days and a version for sunny days.
Groundhog Day Shadow Experiment: A Hands-On STEM Activity for Kids
Turn Groundhog Day into a simple STEM exploration with this shadow experiment for kids. Children explore how light creates and changes shadows while connecting science to a fun seasonal tradition.
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Kids will love creating a personalized groundhog that spells out their name with this fun Groundhog Day craft. It’s a simple, hands-on way to practice letter recognition while celebrating the holiday.
Make an easy Groundhog Paper Bag Puppet with this free printable! Kids will love creating this classic craft!
Follow the color key to fill in different Groundhog Day color by number pages. It is so fun to see the images come to life when kids add color.
This Groundhogs Day dot marker printable is so easy to set up! Kids will love dobbing away at it.
Teach your students about Groundhog Day and have some fun learning with these Groundhog Day worksheets for elementary students.