Groundhog Shadow Puppets
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Groundhog Shadow Puppets" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Groundhog shadow puppets for K to 2nd grade: four solid black groundhog shapes to cut out and tape to craft sticks, with a flashlight shadow tip. Part of our Groundhog Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Cut around each black shape and tape it to a craft stick. Turn down the lights, shine a flashlight at a wall and hold a puppet in the beam.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 2nd grade students about Groundhog Day, real groundhog facts and the folklore of the shadow.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Groundhog Shadow Puppets?
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Cut around each black shape and tape it to a craft stick. Turn down the lights, shine a flashlight at a wall and hold a puppet in the beam.
What are the Groundhog Shadow Puppets?
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One page with four black groundhog shapes, two standing and two walking. A box at the bottom explains how to make a shadow with a flashlight.
Can I use the Groundhog Shadow Puppets at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Groundhog Day resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 22 Groundhog Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Groundhog Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Groundhog Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Groundhog Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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