Draw To Explain

Worksheet Description

This Groundhog Day worksheet provides an interactive and illustrative way for children to learn about the traditions associated with this unique holiday. The worksheet invites children to engage with the groundhog day legend by drawing pictures that represent different outcomes of the groundhog’s actions. At the top, there’s a space designated for the student’s name, followed by the bold title “Groundhog Day,” which centers the theme of the activity.

The instructions are clear and concise, tasking students to draw pictures to complete the explanation of Groundhog Day. The worksheet includes the beginning of the sentence “According to legend, when a groundhog emerges from his den on February 2nd,” followed by two blank boxes. The first box is for students to illustrate what happens if the groundhog sees its shadow, suggesting six more weeks of winter. The second box is for them to depict the early arrival of spring if the groundhog does not see its shadow. These visual prompts enable children to think creatively about the folklore and to express their understanding of the holiday through art. It’s a perfect classroom activity for Groundhog Day, combining storytelling, prediction, and art to make learning about this cultural event both educational and enjoyable.