This torn paper groundhog craft is a fun and engaging activity for preschoolers and early primary students. With our free template, construction paper, and glue, kids can create their own adorable groundhog in celebration of Groundhog Day!
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Torn Paper Groundhog Craft
Groundhog Day is right around the corner, so we created this adorable torn paper groundhog craft to add to our growing collection of torn paper crafts for preschool and elementary-aged kids.
This simple, low-prep activity is a great way for young crafters to develop fine motor skills and express their creativity as they rip and assemble pieces of torn paper to form a charming groundhog.
Using basic supplies you likely already have at home, children can enjoy making their own torn paper groundhog craft in celebration of Groundhog Day!
Supplies
- Groundhog template – you can download a copy of the template you’ll need at the bottom of this post.
- Cardstock paper – we used green cardstock but any color will do.
- Construction paper in different shades of brown
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Washable markers in brown and black
Instructions
Print a copy of the groundhog template on your choice of colored cardstock. To download the template you’ll have to scroll to the very bottom of this blog post.
Tear dark brown paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue stick the pieces to the groundhog’s burrow.
Tear your lighter brown paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue, stick the pieces of town paper all over the groundhog’s body and head.
Cut out the groundhog’s eyes and glue them to its face.
Use a brown marker to color the groundhog’s face and a black marker for its nose. Cut them out, then apply a small amount of glue to attach them to the groundhog’s head below the eyes.
Let your torn paper groundhog craft dry completely before displaying it.
More Torn Paper Crafts
- Lovebirds
- Mittens
- Chick
- Bumblebee
- Earth
- Easter egg
- Caterpillar
- Polar bear
- Snowflake
- Groundhog
- Football
- Snail
- Leprechaun
- Shamrock
- Rainbow
- Heart
- Butterfly
- Ladybug
- Sun
- Penguin
Books We Love
We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.
Here’s a selection of our favorite Groundhog day themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper groundhog craft we shared with you in this post.
- Groundhog’s Day Off – Groundhog decides to take a vacation, leading to a humorous adventure as others attempt to fill his role on Groundhog Day.
- Grumpy Groundhog – A grumpy groundhog refuses to leave his burrow, causing the townspeople to find creative ways to coax him out.
- Groundhog Gets It Wrong– A young groundhog struggles with weather predictions, learning valuable lessons about making mistakes and perseverance.
- Groundhog’s Dilemma – Groundhog faces a tricky situation when his friends have conflicting desires about the arrival of spring.
- The Night Before Groundhog Day – A playful twist on the classic poem, this story builds anticipation for Groundhog Day festivities.
- Substitute Groundhog – When Groundhog gets sick, he must find a substitute to take his place, leading to a fun search among his animal friends.
Download Instructions
Getting your hands on this fun and free printable groundhog template to make a torn paper groundhog craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.
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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.
Before You Go
We had so much fun creating this torn paper groundhog craft in honor of the Groundhog Day!
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