Cute Groundhog Day Prediction Craft for Kids

Groundhog Day is the perfect excuse to sneak in a little science, a little writing, and a lot of crafting fun. This easy Groundhog Day prediction craft lets kids decide if their groundhog will see his shadow and turn that prediction into an adorable keepsake.

Printable Groundhog Day prediction craft with template page of cutout pieces on the left and a finished colored groundhog holding a prediction rock on the right.

Whether you’re teaching a weather unit, celebrating February holidays in the classroom, or just want a fun afternoon project at home, this printable craft is low-prep and big on engagement.

Why You’ll Love This Groundhog Day Prediction Craft

  • Built-in prediction writing â€“ Kids fill in the sentence frame “My groundhog ___ see his shadow,” so you’re sneaking in early writing and thinking skills.
  • Hands-on weather & seasons lesson â€“ Talk about winter, sunshine, and how shadows work while kids create.
  • Great for many ages â€“ Simple enough for preschool with help, but still fun for kindergarten and early elementary.
  • Low prep for you â€“ Just print, color, cut, and glue. The template does the rest.

Grab the printable Groundhog Prediction Craft template below and you’ll be ready to go in minutes.

What You Need

  • Groundhog Prediction Craft printable template
  • White cardstock or printer paper
  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
  • Safety scissors
  • Glue stick or school glue
  • Optional: blue construction paper for the background

How to Make the Groundhog Prediction Craft

Groundhog Day craft supplies on a table with printed templates, scissors, paper trimmer, glue stick, and markers ready to cut and assemble.

1. Print Your Template

Print both pages of the template on white cardstock so the groundhog and rock are sturdy enough to hang.

Hand coloring the large groundhog body circle brown with a marker on the printable template.

2. Color the Pieces

Have kids color:

  • The large groundhog’s body and head
  • Ears, nose, paws, and hair
  • The rock with the sentence frame

Encourage them to use different shades of brown for the fur and gray for the rock, but let them get creative. Rainbow groundhogs are always welcome!

Colored and cut groundhog pieces scattered around a blue background with the prediction rock that reads “My groundhog ___ see his shadow.”

3. Cut Everything Out

Kids carefully cut along the solid lines to remove:

  • Groundhog body
  • Ears and inner ears
  • Eyes and nose
  • Paws
  • Rock piece with the writing prompt

Younger kids may need help with the curves. This is a great time to practice fine motor skills and scissor safety.

Hand gluing a bright pink inner ear piece onto the brown groundhog head above the prediction rock.
Close-up of the brown groundhog head with spiky hair and ears peeking up from behind the gray prediction rock.
Close-up of the brown groundhog head with spiky hair and ears peeking up from behind the gray prediction rock.
Finished groundhog face craft held up, showing big round eyes, pink ears, and textured brown fur on a blue background.
Alternate finished groundhog face with pink ears, spiky hair, and a single oval nose centered on the textured brown fur.
Prediction rock glued down with the sentence “My groundhog ___ see his shadow.” and brown paws peeking out on each side.

4. Build Your Groundhog

On a blue piece of construction paper (or any background you like):

  1. Glue down the large groundhog body.
  2. Add the ears and inner ears near the top of the head.
  3. Glue on the eyes and nose.
  4. Attach the paws so they’ll hold the prediction rock in front.

Let kids adjust pieces until their groundhog has just the right expression silly, surprised, or sleepy!

Brown groundhog craft holding a gray rock with the sentence “My groundhog ___ see his shadow” printed on it.
Hand writing the word “will” on the prediction line of the groundhog rock craft with a black marker.
Finished groundhog craft showing the sentence “My groundhog will see his shadow” on the rock.

5. Add the Prediction Rock

Glue the rock in front of the groundhog so it looks like he’s holding it.
Then have kids finish the sentence:

“My groundhog ______ see his shadow.”

They can write will or will not in the blank, or dictate to you if they’re still learning to write. Once they’ve made their prediction, let them share it with the group. (perfect public speaking practice!)

Front view of the completed groundhog prediction craft reading “My groundhog will not see his shadow.”

Learning Ideas to Go With the Craft

Use this activity to spark meaningful discussion:

  • Talk about what Groundhog Day means and what it has to do with longer winters or earlier springs.
  • Shine a flashlight on a toy or on the wall to show how shadows are made.
  • Make a quick class graph of how many groundhogs “will” and “will not” see their shadow.

This way, the craft becomes part of a mini science and math lesson not just something cute to hang up.

Tips for Teachers and Parents

  • Center activity: Set this up as a Groundhog Day literacy or science center with the pieces pre-cut for younger kids.
  • Anchor chart: Display kids’ finished groundhogs around a chart that tracks the real groundhog’s prediction each year.
  • Hallway display: These make an eye-catching February bulletin board with the title “Will the Groundhog See His Shadow?”

More Groundhog Day & Winter Activities for Kids

If your kids loved this groundhog prediction craft, they’ll have a blast with these too:

  • Shape Mouse Craft – Practice shapes while building an adorable mouse from circles, triangles, and rectangles.
  • Printable Shape Puzzles – Mix and match these easy strip puzzles for hands-on shape recognition and fine motor practice.
  • Shape Scavenger Hunt – Take the learning outside (or around the classroom) with a fun hunt for real-life shapes kids can spot everywhere.

Get the Groundhog Prediction Craft Template

Ready to make your own prediction, groundhogs? Download and print the Groundhog Prediction Craft template, lay out some crayons and glue, and you’re set for an easy, no-stress February activity.

It’s perfect for:

  • Preschool and kindergarten classrooms
  • Homeschool lessons
  • After-school programs
  • A quick holiday craft at home

Print a class set, let everyone make their prediction, and enjoy seeing all the different little groundhogs looking back at you!

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