Groundhog Day Maze (Free Printable)

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Kids will love this simple and fun Groundhog Day maze printable! With three different mazes to choose from, children can help the groundhog find his shadow while working on problem-solving skills. It’s a quick and easy activity that’s perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or just a festive way to celebrate the day.

Groundhog Day is such a unique and silly holiday that kids naturally enjoy. These Groundhog Day mazes are a perfect addition to your celebration!

Each of the three mazes in this printable is designed to entertain and challenge kids as they work to help the groundhog find his shadow. It’s great for building focus and having a bit of fun along the way.

These printables are great for building problem-solving skills while enjoying festive fun. Don’t miss out on our full collection of Groundhog Day printables, including the challenging Groundhog Day crossword puzzle and our fun vocab building Groundhog’s Day word scramble.

Why You’ll Love This Printable

  • Fun for Kids: Mazes are always a hit and provide a fun challenge.
  • Simple and Quick: No prep required—just print and go.
  • Great for All Ages: Easy enough for younger kids but still fun for older ones.
  • Perfect for Groundhog Day: A festive way to tie the holiday into a fun activity.

Materials

  • Printed Mazes: Download and print the PDF file. You can grab it for free at the end of this post.
  • Pencil or Crayon: To complete the maze.

The Printable

This free printable includes three different maze designs, each featuring a groundhog and his shadow. It includes two traditional mazes, one being a circle and the other a square. And a fun flower shaped maze representing the possibility of an early spring.

Kids will work their way through the paths to help the groundhog find where his shadow is hiding. The 3-page PDF is easy to download and print, making it a perfect grab-and-go activity.

To save paper and ink, make sure to go to your print settings and only put in the pages you want to print.

Instructions

Download and Print: Grab the printable and print out the three maze pages.

Choose a Maze: Let kids pick one of the three designs to start with.

Solve the Maze: Using a pencil or crayon, guide the groundhog through the maze to find his shadow.

Repeat for More Fun: Try the other mazes to complete the set.

Optional Coloring: After finishing, kids can color in the groundhog and shadow illustrations.

Top Tips

  • Laminate for Reuse: Print on cardstock and laminate the pages so kids can use dry-erase markers to solve the mazes again and again.
  • Use as a Contest: Time how quickly each maze can be solved and make it a fun group competition.
  • Combine with Other Printables: Pair the mazes with other Groundhog Day activities for a full themed lesson or activity time.
  • Encourage Coloring: Let kids color in the mazes when they’re done for extra fun.

Educational Uses

Problem-Solving Skills: Mazes encourage kids to think critically and find solutions.

Fine Motor Development: Tracing through the maze paths helps strengthen pencil grip and control.

Holiday Fun: A great way to incorporate a fun Groundhog Day theme into learning.

Focus and Patience: Helps kids practice concentration and sticking with a challenge.

Grab the Free Printable

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These Groundhog Day mazes are such a fun and simple way to get kids excited about the holiday.

Whether they’re helping the groundhog find his shadow at home or in the classroom, this printable is sure to be a hit. Print it out, grab a pencil, and let the fun begin!

Pair this activity with other activities, like the Groundhog Day drawing activity or Parts of a Groundhog worksheets. For even more themed fun, check out our Groundhog Day coloring pages.

Groundhog day maze.

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