Groundhog Day Making Words (Free Printable)

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Kids will love this fun and challenging Groundhog Day printable! This Making words activity is a great way to practice spelling and vocabulary skills while celebrating the holiday. The 2-page PDF includes a making-words worksheet and an answer key with 85 possible words.

Groundhog Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate with kids, and this word-building activity adds an educational twist!

With this Making words printable, children can test their spelling skills, expand their vocabulary, and see how many words they can create from the letters in “groundhog.”

It’s great for classrooms, homeschool, or a quiet learning activity at home. Plus, with 85 possible words to discover, it’ll keep kids engaged and challenged for a while!

Explore more from our Groundhog Day printables, like our creative Groundhog Day drawing activity and Groundhog Day voting predictions.

Why You’ll Love This Printable

  • Encourages creativity and vocabulary building.
  • Includes an answer key for easy checking.
  • Simple to set up—just print and go.
  • A fun and educational way to celebrate Groundhog Day.

Materials

  • Printed Worksheet: Download the 2-page PDF file.
  • Pencil or Pen: For writing the words.

The Printable

This printable includes two pages: one worksheet where kids can write down as many words as they can make from “groundhog” and an answer key with all 85 possible words.

It’s a simple and fun way to incorporate a little learning into Groundhog Day celebrations.

Instructions

Download and print the 2-page printable PDF file.

Hand out the worksheet to your child or students and give them some time to create as many words as they can from the letters in “groundhog.”

Once they’ve finished, check their answers against the included answer key.

For extra fun, challenge them to use some of the words in sentences or a short story!

Top Tips

  • Set a timer to make it more exciting and challenge kids to find as many words as possible within a certain time limit.
  • Encourage teamwork by having kids work in pairs or groups to come up with words.
  • Keep it relaxed—this activity is meant to be fun, so there’s no need for perfection.
  • Laminate the worksheet for reuse or to create a fun classroom center activity.

Educational Uses

Spelling Practice: This activity helps kids practice spelling by forming new words from the letters in “groundhog,” reinforcing letter patterns and word structure.

Vocabulary Building: As children explore different combinations, they’ll encounter and learn new words, expanding their vocabulary in a fun way.

Critical Thinking: Kids develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they brainstorm and experiment with different letter combinations to form words.

Phonics Skills: This activity encourages kids to think about phonics and sound patterns, helping them understand how words are formed.

Group Collaboration: Use this activity in pairs or groups to foster teamwork and communication. Kids can share ideas, discuss strategies, and work together to find as many words as possible.

Math Integration: Incorporate a math element by having kids count their total words and compare with others. They can also calculate percentages, such as how many of the 85 possible words they found.

Writing Practice: After finding words, challenge kids to use some of them in a creative story or sentences, integrating writing into the activity.

Time Management: Set a timer to add an element of urgency, teaching kids to focus and work efficiently within a time limit.

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This making words worksheet is a fun and educational way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Whether you’re using it at home or in the classroom, kids will enjoy the challenge of finding all 85 possible words.

Download it today and start building words with a Groundhog Day twist!

Pair this activity with our Parts of a Groundhog worksheets or Groundhog Day coloring pages for even more Groundhog Day fun. Looking for something extra creative?

Try our Groundhog Day drawing activity too!

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