4 Fun Groundhog Day ActivitieS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Groundhog Day classroom activities made easy. Discover low-prep lesson ideas, Google Slides, and printable worksheets for teaching Groundhog Day on February 2.
Groundhog Day is the perfect low-pressure winter celebration for classrooms. It’s fun, a little silly, and surprisingly easy to connect to reading, science, and early prediction skills — especially during that long stretch between winter break and Valentine’s Day.
If you’re looking for simple Groundhog Day activities for kids, book ideas, and no-prep classroom resources, this list has you covered.
What Is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2. According to tradition, if a groundhog sees its shadow, winter will last six more weeks. If it doesn’t, spring will arrive early.
While it’s more folklore than science, it’s a great opportunity to:
Talk about seasons and weather
Make predictions
Practice listening, reading, and discussion skills
Perfect for primary and junior grades!
Groundhog Day Books for Kids
Reading a story is the easiest way to introduce Groundhog Day in a meaningful way. These titles work well for whole-group read-alouds or classroom discussions:
📚 Teaching tip:
Before reading, ask students to predict what they think the groundhog will want — and whether they believe winter will end early.
Easy Groundhog Day Classroom Activities
Groundhog Day Prediction Chart
Have students vote:
Will the groundhog see its shadow?
Will winter last longer?
Record predictions on chart paper or a whiteboard, then revisit them later in the day.
This is a simple way to introduce graphic, opinion sharing, oral language skills.
Groundhog Day Word Search (No-Prep!)
Word searches are perfect for:
Morning work
Early finishers
Sub plans
This Groundhog Day word search helps reinforce themed vocabulary while keeping students quietly engaged — especially helpful in February when attention spans can dip.
👉 Tip: Pair it with a read-aloud so students can spot words they heard in the story.
Groundhog Day Google Slides Lesson (Low-Prep & Teacher-Friendly)
If you’re looking for a simple Groundhog Day lesson you can project and teach right away, a Groundhog Day Google Slides resource is an easy win.
This type of slide deck works well for whole-group instruction and is especially helpful when you want to introduce Groundhog Day without pulling together multiple materials. Everything is in one place — perfect for busy February planning.
This Groundhog Day Resource includes:
A kid-friendly explanation of what Groundhog Day is
Slides that introduce key vocabulary (groundhog, shadow, prediction, winter, spring)
Prediction prompts students can discuss or respond to together
Visuals that support early learners and ESL students
6 differentiated printables as an easy follow-up activity
Because the slides are digital, they’re easy to use for:
Whole-class lessons
Interactive whiteboards
Emergency sub plans
In-person or virtual classrooms
✨ Teacher tip:
Use the slides as your mini-lesson, then follow up with some of the 6 printable activities included as independent work or centres.
More Groundhog Information
Do you think your students will want to learn EVEN more about groundhogs and the Groundhog Day celebration? Be sure to check out more facts on the following websites. Canadian Encyclopedia, Britannica On the Wiarton Willie website, check the Kids Zone for some fun printables!
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT QUESTION…
Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow this year????
As usual, I’m hoping for an early spring! 🌷
Jenn
