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Winter Forecaster Fun
Every year on Feb. 2 the residents of Punxsutawney, PA make the trip to Gobbler's Knob to find out if Punxsutawney Phil, the official Groundhog's Day groundhog for 120 years, will see his shadow. Do you know what happens if he sees his shadow? That's right! Six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't then there's going to be an early spring. What do you think? Will he see his shadow or not?
Here you'll find some easy and fun crafts that are pocketbook friendly. We also have a word search puzzle to do and directions on how to make shadows on the wall with a link to some great shadow play ideas. Connect to the official Groundhog Day web site. Have fun!
Sleeping Groundhog
2 egg carton cups
Brown construction paper
Paint
Markers
Scissors
Glue
Transparent Tape
What to Do:
1. Paint the outside of the egg carton cups. The bottom one will be the ground and the top one above ground. Allow to dry completely.
2. Draw a small groundhog on a piece of brown paper and cut out. Use markers to draw a face and other features on the groundhog.
3. Glue the groundhog onto the inside of the bottom egg carton cup. Allow to dry.
4. Tape one side of the bottom cup to the top cup to create a 'hinge'. You can open the other side and see the groundhog sleeping inside.
Pop-up Groundhog
Brown construction paper
Large tongue depressor
Paper cup
Markers
Scissors
Glue
How to Make It
1. Draw a small groundhog on a piece of brown paper and cut out. Use markers to draw a face and other features on the groundhog.
2. Glue the groundhog onto the top part of the tongue depressor. Allow to dry.
3. Cut a slit as wide as the tongue depressor in the bottom of the paper cup (which can be decorated or left as is).
4. Slide the bottom of the tongue depressor through the slit from the top. The kids can use this end of the tongue depressor to make the groundhog pop-up out of the cup.
Shadow Play
Bright light
Blank wall
Imagination
What to Do:
1. Turn off all the lights in the room and shine a bright light on a blank wall.
2. Using your fingers create different animals and things in the light to create a shadow on the wall. For some fun examples, visit the Ashley's Shadow link below.
Groundhog Day Links
- Groundhog Day Word Search
- A word search puzzle for Groundhog Day.
- The Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
- Groundhog.org is the Official Web Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
- Ashley's Shadows
- Directions on how to create different hand shadows, mostly animals.
Shadow Hunter Gear
Folkmanis Groundhog Puppet
Amazon Price: $17.47 (as of 05/17/2008)
Plush Chuckwood Groundhog 11"
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 05/17/2008)
Plush Groundhog 8" High
Amazon Price: $8.25 (as of 05/17/2008)
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