Create an adorable Groundhog day ideas with a craft and poem to do with your child this February 2nd. Plus some book suggestions and a snack idea too inspired by that special groundhog for your little one.
Groundhog Day Hand Print Craft and Poem
This poem and hand print craft from Play With Me was soooo cute, that I typed it out and printed to sing with the kids. As a kindergarten teacher, we did something similar every year. The children become familiar with the songs and are soon able to connect the written word to the words they are singing. I automatically find myself pointing to the words as we sing them! This one goes to the tune of “I’m a Little Teapot”
Groundhog Day Picture Books for Young Kids
Groundhog Day Snack
I usually try to have at least one fun snack a week and this is my silly attempt at a groundhog! Although these bear buns were just adorable and could easily pass for a groundhog – I wasn’t in the mood to bake the last couple days, so the standby ritz (and baby ritz) crackers, peanut butter, and raisins came out! My 5 year old said that it looks more like a bear, and I agree, but asked her to use her imagination and to just eat it!!! Do let me know if there are some other cute Groundhog day snack ideas!
Ingredients Needed:
- Ritz
- Mini Ritz
- Peanut butter
- Raisins
Directions:
Spread, add, and eat! It’s so easy, the kids can help make these little groundhog cracker snacks!
Shadow Puppet Groundhog Science Play and Learning
We had a lot of shadow puppet play this week! It encourages creative thinking and is a great way to talk about shadows. We also played outside at different times during the day and talked about how our shadow changes depending on where the sun is. My 2 year old just stares at me and then will repeat a word like “shadow,” so I don’t really know exactly how much he does or does not understand! I just know that vocabulary is so important in life and learning to read. Maybe he doesn’t get it this time, but I know that he is building these little vocabulary files in his head and that they will make connections when he is ready! More Groundhog Day crafts here.
PS – Another cute Groundhog Day post with ideas here!
Marnie @ Carrots are Orange says
January 28, 2012 at 11:57 amThis post is lovely. Thanks for sharing…I linked up to a recent post I wrote up on Groundhog Day. Thanks again!!
Amanda says
January 28, 2012 at 1:00 pmThanks Marnie =)Love your post too! Glad someone else likes these little guys too! I tried to comment on your post, but it is not letting me today!!!
Steph says
January 31, 2012 at 12:17 pmThanks for the ideas. I plan on using some on Thursday.
awhitaker says
January 28, 2013 at 10:26 pmSo cute! We featured your creative and educational idea today! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy Milstead says
February 3, 2018 at 6:56 amI made the Groundhog footprint and handprint craft with my Preschool 4 Year
olds. It turned out beautiful. Everyone
comments on it. I love it! Thanks for the great ideas.