Celebrate the traditional Groundhog Day when we learn whether spring or winter is around the corner with this fun free word search puzzle.

Celebrate Groundhog Day, February 2nd, in the classroom or at home with this cute printable groundhog day word search puzzle – designed for kids of all ages. There is a bonus page with a fun designs for coloring too.
About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is actually an astronomy holiday – a cross-quarter day – falling approximately midway between the December solstice and the March equinox. The Celtic calendar is divided into four equinoxes and when they are each split in half, those four are cross-quarter days.
Five FUN FACTS about The Traditional Groundhog Day
- The groundhog wakes up from hibernation on February 2 each year.
- If the groundhog sees its shadow when it climbs out of its burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter.
- If the groundhog does not see its shadow when it emerges, spring will be arriving soon.
- The tradition of the Groundhog Day started in Europe as Candlemas Day.
Free Groundhog Printable Word Search Puzzle
Grab the free two page groundhog day printable and download it to use with your family, classroom or friends. Read below for more ways to use free printables to get the most possibilities.

Download the FREE Groundhog Day Word Search Printable with a Coloring Page!
Best Ways to Use Free Printables
You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right? There are so many great ways to use free printables. Here are some of my favorites.
- Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
- Batch some up to make an activity book. This is great for a road trip!
- Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
- Add them to goody bags. By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
- Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
- Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
- Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.
- A fun idea is to cut the groundhog out of the page and make a little card.
A fun idea is to cut the groundhog out of the page and make a little card.

BEST Tools For Working With Free Printables
These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.
- Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm. It even works with Alexa. Bonus!
- Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
- Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me. I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
- Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
- Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
- Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together. This is my fave tape runner!
Free Groundhog Craft Pattern
Hop over and grab this free groundhog craft pattern to make darling projects and decor.

Sharing is Caring!
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

I would really love to hear what you think about this adorable FREE Groundhog Day Word Search Printable! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns
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XO,
Laura