This cute mask is simple and a lot of fun to make for Groundhog Day, February 2.

Supplies Needed:
  • A paper plate
  • Brown and pink construction paper
  • Crayons, markers, or tempera paint
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Glue
  • Yarn, string, or elastic

Instructions

1.

Paint the back of a paper plate brown.

Painting the paper plate brown.
2.

Draw a groundhog’s face on the plate -draw two big eyes and a mouth. Cut out the eyes and mouth.

Cutting out the groundhog's face on the paper plate.
3.

Cut two small, curved ears from brown construction paper and glue them near the top of the mask. Glue on a little pink paper circle to be the nose. Glue on bits of string or pipe cleaners for whiskers.

This is an unfinished groundhog mask.
4.

Punch a hole in each side of the mask. Tie a length of yarn to each side of the mask (or use elastic). You now have a great groundhog mask to wear for Groundhog Day!

This is a finished groundhog mask.