Need a fun indoor activity for this snowy Groundhog Day? We've got you covered.
I know it feels like it has been Groundhog Day since last March, amiright? However, these activities are just what you need to break up the monotony! And let's hope that Spring is just around the corner.
- Watch Phil LIVE! See all the fanfare for yourself and join in on the groundhog excitement, live from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania!
- Take a Virtual Field Trip - Learn all about the history of Groundhog Day.
- Only have a few minutes? Watch this 2 minute video to learn about the history of Groundhog Day and the holiday of Candlemas.
- Feeling crafty? There is no shortage of Groundhog Day crafts out there, but here are a few free ones:
- Will the groundhog see his shadow? Paper plate craft.
- Groundhog Day Prediction Crowns
- Tons of freebies here, including a groundhog song, poem, emergent reader, matching activity, and alphabet flash cards.
- Stream Groundhog Day ($3.99) on Amazon Prime Video, or get it FREE with a free 7 day trial of AMC+. I know, I know, everyday feels like Groundhog Day these days, but let's at least laugh about it. Rated PG.
Did You Know?:
- You can actually visit Phil and his "wife," Phyllis. They reside in the Punxsutawney Memorial Library (except on Feb 2nd). You can see the famous couple anytime in their enclosure through a glass window, and even sign a guestbook to let the groundhog know you stopped by!
- Groundhogs LOVE hibernation! They enter a deep sleep in October and don't emerge until early spring ... usually after Groundhog Day.
- Did you know another nickname for the groundhog is whistle pig? That's because they whistle when they're alarmed. Never heard one? The video below is a perfect example of a groundhog whistle. You're Welcome!
So, what's your prediction? Will Phil see his shadow?
