How do you make a groundhog puppet?
Create the groundhog’s face using the construction paper and googly eyes. Add a mouth and some teeth with markers or crayons. Attach the groundhog’s face to the craft stick by taping it to the back. And finally push the craft stick through the hole from the top of the cup to finish your groundhog stick puppet!
What dies Groundhog Day mean?
According to legend, Groundhog Day marks the date on which the groundhog (also known as a woodchuck) comes out of hibernation. When Punxsutawney Phil emerges, observers note whether or not he “sees his shadow.” If he is said to see his shadow, the prediction is for another six weeks of winter weather.
What’s the origin of groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. Germans expanded on this concept by selecting an animal—the hedgehog—as a means of predicting weather.
Did groundhog see his shadow?
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Wednesday morning at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania, during an in-person ceremony streamed online. That means more wintry weather.
How do you make a Groundhog Day finger puppet?
Follow the instructions to make your Groundhog Day Finger Puppet. Paint the cup green and leave to dry. Cut slits in the top of the cup to make it look “grassy” and carefully poke a small hole in the bottom of the cup. Attach your puppet to one end of the popsicle stick.
How do you make a pop up groundhog out of paper?
Wrap the foam cup with the green paper and secure it with the glue stick. Make slits in the green paper around the top of the cup to make it look like grass. Poke the wooden skewer through the bottom hole on the inside of the cup. Just like that, you have a pop-up groundhog. Now you see him…. Now you don’t!
What crafts can I make for Groundhog’s Day?
Grab the kids + a few simple supplies and make this cute groundhog craft for Groundhog’s Day! Here are a few more kids’ craft projects you might enjoy: Mini Pinatas for Kids, Popsicle Stick Flower Pots and X is for Xylophone Craft.
How to make a groundhog out of a popsicle stick?
Attach your puppet to one end of the popsicle stick. Slide the popsicle stick into the hole, so that your groundhog sits in the cup. Slide the popsicle stick up and down so your groundhog pops in and out of his burrow to check the weather!