Using simple supplies like popsicle sticks, create this cute Dollar Tree Groundhog Craft with the kiddos in just 30 minutes.
Watch the Groundhog pop out of his hole and predict if Spring will be early or late. If a groundhog emerges from its burrow on the 2nd of February and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den, and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.
Once the craft project is completed, your kids will have their very own groundhog they can play with that can pop up from its burrow.
Groundhog in a Hole Dollar Tree Craft
Popsicle sticks are an inexpensive and versatile medium for so many beginner kids crafts, the possibilities are endless.
This craft is simple and requires just a few materials you probably already have around the house.
Jumbo wooden craft sticks are the perfect base for quick and easy Dollar Tree craft stick crafts for busy parents and teachers.
Supplies for Groundhog in a Burrow
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Tree
- Paper Cup, 16 oz. – Dollar Tree
- Craft Foam, Light Brown, Dark Brown, White – Dollar Tree
- Colored Cardstock, Green – Dollar Tree
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Tree
- MONO Twin Marker, Black – Tombow
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
- Americana Acrylic Craft Paint by DecoArt – Bubblegum Pink, Milk Chocolate, Lamp Black, Festive Green
- Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
- Scotch Tape
- Pencil with new Eraser
- Ruler
- GROUNDHOG CRAFT PATTERNS – download at the bottom of this post
NOTE: To download the free pattern for this craft, scroll to the bottom of this post to the DOWNLOAD HERE box, complete the info and the pattern will be emailed.
Groundhog Craft Directions
To begin the Dollar Tree Groundhog Craft, gather all supplies. To create the groundhog, line up four jumbo craft sticks on your work surface.
Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the groundhog and attach them with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but then add additional drying time.
Download, print, and cut out the GROUNDHOG PATTERNS at the bottom of this post.
Trace the shape of the groundhog's head with a pencil and carefully trim the craft sticks with scissors.
Basecoat the groundhog with Milk Chocolate acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat if necessary.
TIP: Use washable markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color the jumbo craft sticks.
I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.
Trace two ears and a tummy from light brown craft foam, one nose from dark brown craft foam, and one set of front teeth from white craft foam using a pencil.
Carefully cut out all the patterns with scissors. TIP: Younger kids will need help and or supervision while cutting with scissors.
If the light brown craft foam does not match the light brown craft paint, then paint the two ears with Milk Chocolate acrylic craft paint.
To create the groundhog's face, attach the two wiggle eyes and the nose with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Glue the tummy to the body and the ears to either side of the groundhog's head.
Using a new pencil eraser, stamp on two cheeks with Bubblegum Pink acrylic craft paint.
Set aside to allow the paint to dry.
Draw a line down the center of the white craft foam teeth with the MONO Twin Marker fine tip.
Attach teeth under the nose with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Draw half circles from the nose to each cheek with the MONO Twin Marker bullet tip. Add freckles to the groundhog's muzzle.
Paint the inside of the paper cup with Lamp Black acrylic craft paint.
Basecoat the outside of the paper cup with Festive Green acrylic craft paint.
Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Measure and cut a 5.5″ by 8.5″ rectangle from green cardstock.
Cut fringe along one of the long edges with scissors to resemble grass.
Wrap the green cardstock around the paper cup with the fringe edge along the top opening of the cup. To finish the Dollar Tree Groundhog Kids Craft, secure the cardstock around the cup with scotch tape.
Groundhog Kids Craft
Create this adorable Dollar Tree Groundhog with the kiddos to not only promote basic painting and scissor skills, but also to spark conversations and learn about the history of Groundhog's Day, traditions, and the weather.
Get crafty with the kiddos and make learning FUN! Explore the history of Groundhog's Day through the National Geographic website.
Don’t you love this craft? It’s a quick and easy project, and your kids can enjoy hours of creative play with their finished groundhog. Check out our other popsicle stick crafts for even more fun!
More Groundhog Crafts and Printables
Download and print this Free Groundhog Printable Coloring Page. This adorable digital download is a great addition to February lesson plans, an easy classroom activity, ideal for improving fine motor skills, or even a fun way to keep kids of all ages busy. The perfect opportunity to enjoy some creative time with the whole family on Groundhog's Day!
Using simple supplies from Dollar Tree, create this cute Craft Stick Groundhog Craft with the kiddos in just 30 minutes. Jumbo craft sticks are the perfect base for quick and easy Dollar Tree Craft Stick Crafts for beginners and experts alike. Popsicle sticks are a versatile medium for so many crafts, the possibilities are endless.
Download and print the Free Groundhog Day Printables. This set includes Fun Facts, Word Search, and Word Scramble free printable games. These three adorable digital downloads are a great addition to Groundhog Day lessons, an easy activity for classrooms, ideal for improving fine motor skills, or even a fun way to keep kids of all ages busy. The free printables include answer keys. The perfect opportunity to enjoy some creative time with the whole family!
Kids Craft eBooks
Digital craft ebooks we've created with quick and easy projects in mind! Inside each ebook, you’ll discover 12 super easy kids crafts, with a monthly theme so you can create all year long. Plus, we’ve included printable patterns to make your crafting experience effortless.
Additional Animal Crafts
Create a set of quick and easy Craft Stick Farm Animals with the kiddos in just about 30 minutes using simple supplies from Dollar Tree. Jumbo popsicle sticks, paint, and wiggle eyes transform into a horse, cow, chicken, and pig with help from the kiddos. The perfect creative activity to accompany home school lessons or learn the song “Old Macdonald”.
Create a Craft Stick Shark Dollar Tree Kids Craft with simple supplies in about 30 minutes. Popsicle sticks from Dollar Tree are the perfect medium to get crafty with kiddos of all ages.
Let's leap into crafting this adorable Dollar Tree Craft Stick Frog with the kiddos. With just a few simple supplies and 30 minutes, this frog can assist with a fun home-school lesson, spring activity, or a crafty afternoon. Popsicle sticks from Dollar Tree are the perfect medium to get crafty with kiddos of all ages.
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Dollar Tree Groundhog Craft
Are you on team shadow or no shadow? Encourage your child's creativity with this popsicle stick groundhog craft. Download our free pattern and follow our tutorials to create yours today.
Materials
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo
- Paper Cup
- Craft Foam
- Colored Cardstock
- Wiggle Eyes
- Permanent Marker, Black
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Acrylic Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Scotch Tape
- Pencil with new Eraser
- Ruler
- Groundhog Patterns
Instructions
- Line up four jumbo craft sticks. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the groundhog and attach them with a glue gun.
- Download, print, and cut out the GROUNDHOG PATTERNS. Trace the shape of the groundhog's head and trim the craft sticks with scissors.
- Basecoat the groundhog with brown craft paint.
- Trace two ears and a tummy from light brown craft foam, one nose from dark brown craft foam, and one set of front teeth from white craft foam. Cut out the patterns with scissors.
- Attach two wiggle eyes and the nose with a glue gun.
- Glue the tummy to the body and the ears to either side of the head.
- Using a new pencil eraser, stamp on two cheeks with pink craft paint.
- Draw a center line on the teeth with the marker. Glue under the nose.
- Draw half circles from the nose to each cheek with the marker. Add freckles to the muzzle.
- Paint the inside of the paper cup with black craft paint and the outside with green craft paint.
- Measure and cut a 5.5" by 8.5" rectangle from green cardstock. Cut fringe with scissors for grass.
- Wrap the green cardstock around the paper cup with the fringed edge along the top and secure it with scotch tape.
Download the Groundhog Patterns HERE
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