Free Groundhog Day Printables (Crafts, Coloring Pages, Games) (2024)

Free Groundhog Day Printables

Will the groundhog see his shadow? If so, there will be six more weeks of winter! If he doesn’t see his shadow, Spring will come early! Which one will it be this year?

It’s a fun thing to celebrate with your kids whether you’re in a classroom or at home. Everyone can make their weather prediction and then see what the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, does on the big day!

Why You’ll Love This Activity

• Easy Prep Activities – With this free printable pack, you’ll have a variety of activities at your fingertips when February 2nd rolls around!
• Variety – These printable worksheets include a variety of things to do including a paper bag puppet, headband, coloring page, matching game, I-Spy game, and cootie catcher craft.

History of Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2nd, originated from ancient European weather lore and the Christian Candlemas Day. German immigrants in Pennsylvania adapted the tradition, using a groundhog instead of a hedgehog to predict the weather.

The first official celebration in America was in 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the legend of Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog, began. According to tradition, if Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter while no shadow indicates an early spring. This quirky custom has grown into a widely celebrated event across North America, drawing thousands of visitors annually.

What you’ll need to make this craft:

• 8.5″ x 11″ paperorcardstock
• Paper bag
• Glue or glue stick
• Scissors(these are my favorite pair!)
• Crayons (if you want kids to color the groundhog in first)

Then you simply cut out the parts of a groundhog. Glue the head to the bottom of the bag where it folds over the main part of the bag. Glue the body on the main part of the bag. Then kids can put their hand in the bag to make the puppet talk.

You can print the black and white version and give it to kids as a coloring page before turning it into a puppet.

Groundhog Day Crafts

Groundhog Day Headband

If you’re looking for fun and easy crafts for Groundhog’s Day, the headband in this activity pack is perfect.

I recommend using sentence strips to make your headbands longer if needed. Or you can print two copies of the printable and put them together to get the length you need.

What you’ll need to make this craft:

• 8.5″ x 11″ paperorcardstock
• Scissors
• Glue, Tape, or Stapler (You can use any of these to attach the ends of the headband.)

Cootie Catcher Craft

The cootie catcher craft, also known as a fortune teller. It’s a fun game for kids to play together. The construction of it requires following directions and folding, so it’s best for kids who are a little older or who have help.

What you’ll need to make this craft:

• 8.5″ x 11″ paperorcardstock
• Scissors

All you have to do is print a copy of the cootie catcher page and the directions, then follow them step by step to fold it correctly!

Groundhog Day coloring pages and games are easy to add to lessons for a class or to use at home with young kids.

This activity pack includes:

• Matching Game
• I Spy Game
• Coloring Page

What you’ll need for these pages:

• 8.5″ x 11″ paperorcardstock
• Scissors to cut apart the matching game cards
• Crayonsor markers

Download Cute Groundhog Day Worksheets

Printables on this site are for personal use only. You may not share or forward these files to anyone else or use them commercially or for profit. If others want to use the printables, please share the link to this post. Teachers and educators may use these printables in their classrooms, but please do not edit them in any way.

If you’re looking for a great printer for printing printables at home, I recommend the HP DeskJet 2755e. It has worked well for us at our house and is very affordable!

This printable pack includes the following activities:

• Paper Bag Puppet (Black & White and Color versions)
• Headband
• Coloring Page
• Matching Game Cards
• I-Spy Game (with answer key)
• Cootie Catcher

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