Groundhog’s Day Treat to Make with Your Kids
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With February comes the opportunity to celebrate a few different holidays, one of them being the quirky tradition of Groundhog’s Day!
What better way to make this day memorable than making an adorable groundhog-themed treat for your kids?
I’ve got a simple “recipe” for you that’s perfect for this day. It’s more of a “snack curation” than a recipe, so your kids might even have fun building it themselves on February 2nd.
Here’s how to do it!
How to Make This Groundhog’s Day Snack
To make this snack, you’ll want to have the following on hand:
- Chocolate rice cakes
- Hazelnut spread (like Nutella. This peanut butter is also a favorite, and a great option!)
- 2 gingersnap cookies
- 2 mini muffins
- 2 banana slices
- 2 chocolate chips
- 1 heart-shaped candy
- 2 mini marshmallows
- Spread the hazelnut spread over your rice cake.
- Place the gingersnap cookies as the groundhog cheeks.
- Above the “cheeks” at the point where they meet, press a heart-shaped candy into the crevice. Below this spot, press the mini marshmallows as teeth.
- Above the cheeks, lay the banana slices and put a chocolate chip on each banana slice.
- Put the rice cake on a plate and above the rice cake, put the two mini muffins.
How cute is this little guy?
Make sure to “pin” this post to save for later, and you can also print out this activity below.
Groundhog’s Day Fun Facts
As your kids are snacking, here are some great Groundhog’s Day facts to share with them:
Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction Power: Did you know that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog from Pennsylvania, has been predicting the weather on Groundhog’s Day since the 1800s? Legend has it, if Phil sees his shadow, we’re in for six more weeks of winter; if not, spring is just around the corner!
The Tradition’s Roots: Groundhog’s Day traces its origins to ancient European weather lore. Germans brought the tradition to the United States, where it evolved into the quirky celebration we know today.
The Real Meteorological Scoop: While Groundhog’s Day is more of a whimsical tradition, meteorologists don’t turn to Phil for their weather forecasts. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that groundhogs are not reliable predictors of seasonal changes (go figure).
Phil’s Not Alone: Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only weather-prophesying groundhog. Other towns, like Wiarton Willie in Canada and General Beauregard Lee in Georgia, also have their own furry forecasters.
Groundhogs and Hibernation: Groundhogs are true hibernators. During the winter months, they enter a state of torpor, lowering their body temperature and slowing their heart rate to conserve energy until spring arrives.
Groundhog’s Day Printable Activities
Finally, make sure you grab my FREE Groundhog’s Day printable for your lesson plans.
Do you have any Groundhog’s Day traditions with your kids? Share in the comments below!
Groundhog's Day Snack
Looking for a fun snack for Groundhog's Day? This cute groundhog made with rice cakes, bananas, and other treats is sure to get a smile out of your kids.
Ingredients
- Chocolate rice cake
- Hazelnut spread
- 2 gingersnap cookies
- 2 mini muffins
- 2 banana slices
- 2 chocolate chips
- 1 heart-shaped candy
- 2 mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Spread hazelnut spread over rice cake.
- Place the gingersnap cookies as the groundhog cheeks.
- Above the “cheeks” at the point where they meet, press a heart-shaped candy into the crevice. Below this spot, press the mini marshmallows as teeth.
- Above the cheeks, lay the banana slices and put a chocolate chip on each banana slice.
- Put the rice cake on a plate and above the rice cake, put the two mini muffins.
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