Groundhog Day Craft (Free Template) - Crafting Jeannie (2024)

Download theFree Groundhog Day Craft Template and make this easy craft for Kids. Find step-by-step instructions and Paper Crafts for kids on CraftingJeannie.com!

Check out this Easy Groundhog Day craft! Your children will love learning all about Groundhog’s Day while they make this fun craft.

Check out this cute groundhog. Add the top hat and it looks just like Punxsutawney Phil (from the United States). What will his prediction be?

Get theFree Groundhog Craft Templatebelow and you will be able tomake enough supplies for a group of 20 kids (or more!) with about 10 minutes of cutting.

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If a Groundhog sees its shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. But, if the groundhog does not see its shadow that means Spring will come early. Learn more about Groundhog Day (February 2nd) on Wikipedia.com.

Make this Spring Craft for Kids while reading these Fun Books:

Here’s What You Need

Here’s your groundhog craft supply list:

• Free Groundhog Template<— Get it Here!
• construction paper, colored copy paper, or colored cardstock
• scissors
• stapler
• glue sticks
• marker for the face

Improving Fine Motor Skills

We all know that crafting is super fun, but it’s also great for improving cutting skills, pencil grasp, and fine motor skills! As your child has a blast making this craft, they will also express their creativity and get some fine motor practice.

Watch the Groundhog Day Craft Video for step-by-step instructions on how to make this Easy kids craft.

Want more Groundhog day activities for Preschoolers?

Grab these fun Groundhog day coloring pages.

Step 1: Download and Print the Free Groundhog Craft Template

Download the Free Printable Template. You will be stapling the printed PDF to sheets of colored paper to cut out the shapes.

Step 2: Staple and Cut Out the Groundhog Craft Shapes

Once you have the print outs, staple them to construction paper and cut out the shapes you need.

Note: If you want to make this craft with a group of kids, you can staple the template to up to 10 sheets of copy paper, 5 sheets of cardstock or 5-8 sheets of construction paper.

So, did you know that you can staple together 10 pieces of copy paper and cut out 10 shapes at a time?! That’s mySECRETto fast & easy crafting. Stapling the paper is very important because it makes sure it doesn’t move as you cut. The more staples the better. Cardstock is the thickest so you may only be able to cut 5 sheets at a time.

Tip: While you’re cutting, if you cut off all parts of the pages that have staples, make sure to re-staple the sheets that are left.Whenever you’re cutting multiple sheets at a time, make sure they are always stapled together!

Step 3: How to Assemble the Paper Groundhog Craft

I recommend having a finished craft so the children can see what the final version will look like.

1. First, glue the hat onto the top of your groundhog.
2. Next, glue the black oval in the middle of his face to make the nose.
3. Use a marker to draw the eyes and the mouth onto your groundhog.
4. Glue the teeth onto the mouth you drew.
5. Optional: Glue the pink cheeks onto your groundhog.
6. Don’t forget to write your name on the back.

Step 1: First, glue the hat onto the top of your groundhog.

Step 2: Glue the nose onto the groundhog day craft.

Step 3: Use a marker to draw the eyes and mouth onto your groundhog.

Step 4: Glue the teeth onto your groundhog craft.

Step 5: Optional: Glue the pink cheeks onto your groundhog. Don’t forget to write your name on the back.

And you’re finished with your Whistle Pig Craft for Preschool!

This is a great Spring Craft for preschoolers or a craft to make just for fun. And, it’s the perfect Ground Hog Day Craft for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, Toddlers, Daycare, or just a fun craft at home idea.

More Fun Ideas and Winter Crafts for Kids

If you liked this craft, check out some of my other Animal Crafts for Kids.

• Groundhog Coloring Pages
• Winter Clothes Craft
• Winter Playdough Mats

As always, I try to make my crafts fast, easy & inexpensive. Enjoy!

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Groundhog Day Craft – Free Groundhog Template – Simple Construction Paper Craft – Crafting Jeannie