Preschool and kindergarten Groundhog Day crafts and activities

Groundhog Day is celebrated in the USA on February 2 in Punxsutawney. On February 2, it is believed that the groundhog comes out of his burrow. If the sun is shining and he seas his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If it is cloudy and the groundhog cannot see his shadow, he will come out and it is a sign of an early spring.

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Free Groundhog Day Crafts and Activities

Shadow Tag
If it’s sunny outside and body casts a shadow, play shadow tag. Instead of touching a person, whoever is “It” must step on someone’s shadow.

Shadow Tracing
Allow children to experiment with what their shadow does before the drawing activity. One child "poses" while his or her partner traces the outline of the shadow on the pavement with a piece of sidewalk chalk.

Shadow Art
You need:
A large flashlight
White paper

Tape white paper to the wall. Have child sit on a chair in front of white paper. Shine the flashlight on the child so as to create a silhouette on the paper. Have another child trace the silhouette.

Shadows big and shadows small (Tune" "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star ") Shadows big and shadows small I see shadows on the wall Shadows here and shadows there Lots of shadows everywhere All the shadows that I see Big or small they don't scare me. Shadows. shadows - oh what fun. I can make them in the sun I will make some big and small I make shadows by the light In my room so late at night.
I See a Little Groundhog ("I'm A Little Teapot") I see a little groundhog, furry and brown,  He's popping up to look around. If he sees his shadow, down he'll go. Six more weeks of winter - oh, no!	Groundhog Coloring Page	Groundhog Shadow Match

Groundhog's Day
Groundhog's Day, I looked around, 
Saw my shadow on the ground 
Yes I saw my shadow, when I took a peek 
That means winter 6 more weeks!

Mr. Groundhog
(Tune: Frere Jacques)

Mr. Groundhog, Mr. Groundhog. 
Are you there? Are you there? 
Will you see your shadow? 
We all want to know
 On this day, Groundhog Day.

Five Groundhogs
The first groundhog digs a home in the fall,
And curls up all winter rolled up like a ball.
The second groundhog comes out of his lair.
On February second to get some fresh air.
The third groundhog looks up at the sun.
He then sees his shadow and goes on the run.
The fourth groundhog at his dark shadow peeks,
He goes into his deep home for six more weeks.
The fifth groundhog hopes that skies will be gray
So that he'll know that spring's on its way.