Lesson Planning with Me!: Groundhog's Day

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Groundhog's Day

From All Kids Network:

What you'll need:

Groundhog Template
Brown paint
Black construction paper
Lightweight cardboard (old cereal boxes work well here)
Toothbrush
Scissors
Glue stick
Brass brad
Optional small hole punch

How to make your Groundhog Shadow Craft

Print our groundhog template. Cut it out and then glue it to a piece of lightweight cardboard to give it some strength.
Let your child paint the groundhog brown with a toothbrush.
Once the groundhog is dry, cut it out of the cardboard piece.
Print the template out again. Cut it out and trace it onto a piece of black construction paper and cut that out as well. The black groundhog piece will be his shadow.
Lay the groundhog’s shadow under the painted groundhog and push a brad through towards its tail-end.

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