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Ground Hog Day is Monday, February the 2nd and a great way to “warm” up the winter and bond with the kiddos. This year give them a new tradition or memory for them to reminisce about!
New Tradition: If the groundhog does not see his shadow and spring seems imminent, celebrate by making a spring dessert. If the groundhog sees his shadow, wed better get used to six more weeks of winter and prepare a winter dessert, like hot chocolate.
I found this darling cupcake made out of an Almond Joy bar over at Buckets of Ideas for Grandparents . She also has Ground Hog activity suggestions like eating on the “ground” and adapting traditional games out of “Phil” the ground hog.
Gourmet Mom on the Go has a tutorial on how to make these adorable Ground Hog Cookies.
One activity you can do to mark the day, is celebrate with your own shadow and make Groundhog Day Silhouettes.
Danielle’s Place has a couple Ground Hog Day themed kids crafts you can do together.
Purple Trail Party Ideas has tons of great party, invitation, game, and food ideas to throw a fun Ground Hog Day party.
About.com has tons of links to games and craft ideas to do with your kiddos.
I came across this site for teachers, but I’m sure you could do several of the activities at home on Ed Helper.com.
How you you going to celebrate Goundhog Day?
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Girl friend, thank you so much. I love finding new ideas to do with my clas–I know you suggested these ideas for all the SAHMs and the home educators. But sometimes we as teachers run out of new and original ideas. I can only surf so much and love to find new ideas. Besides, I can’t get to blogs at school–they’re blocked. So this is great that I can find the information here from you! Thanks again!
~Shelly~
How fun! I especially love the shadow silhouettes – very clever!
Fun ideas! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Love the groundhog cupcakes!!!!
I like this post. I like the list of different ideas for how to celebrate this day. I think we will make the cupcakes and the silhouettes. 🙂