Groundhog Craft | Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities | Groundhog Day

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Activity > Groundhog Printable Craft 
There are a number of ways to print and make this craft:

Option 1:  Print template in color, cut out and assemble the groundhog over the "ground" template.
Option 2:  Print in black and white, color first, cut and assemble over the "ground template".

Basic Skills Learning Activities to conduct before craft assembly:

1.  Numbers | Early-Math Activities >
To conduct these activities pieces should be colored decorated and cut out.

2.  Counting and recognizing numerals during the assembly process >  Count out loud how many template pieces are needed to complete the craft.  Add numbers to the back in the order in which they will be pasted and turn face down.

3.  Colors > Discuss the groundhog is brown.  Name other things that may be brown.

Suggested assembly:
Review the following assembly steps with the children and they can refer to the small image on the template.  It is helpful to display and assemble one craft in front of large groups by steps.  Paste pieces in this order.

1.  Body over the ground template.
2. Head
3. Eyes > pre-paste for younger children
4. Teeth > pre-paste for younger children
4. Hat
5. Ears > 2 pieces

Activity > Online story > Groundhog Day and Possum Night at mightybooks.com
Author:  Tom Tittle
Read this hilarious animated online story that tells children in fun way what is Groundhog Day.

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