Life Cycle of a Groundhog Worksheet (8 Free Activities)

Life cycle of a groundhog worksheet activities are a simple way to show kids how these animals grow, change, and prepare for hibernation through the year.

The stages are easy for young learners to follow, and the visuals help make the sequence feel clear and concrete.

This set keeps everything low-prep and approachable. Kids can label each stage, put the cycle in order, color the diagrams, and use the crafts to show what they’ve learned.

It works well for quick science lessons, morning work, or a small seasonal add-on around Groundhog Day without turning it into a full unit.

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Groundhog Life Cycle Worksheets

These free life cycle printables keep the focus on how groundhogs grow, change, and prepare for hibernation. Everything is simple to use, visual, and easy to fit into a quick science block.

The set prints on nine pages and gives kids a mix of sequencing, labeling, research, and coloring so they can see each stage of the cycle in order.

What’s included

• A research page where kids note appearance, habitat, diet, movement, and key facts
• A groundhog fact sheet
• A page for identifying the four main stages of the groundhog life cycle
• A label-the-parts diagram
• A color-and-label life cycle page
• A foldable life cycle craft
• A spinner-wheel craft for sequencing the stages

Groundhog facts page

The first worksheet asks students to gather basic information about groundhogs—where they live, what they eat, how they move, and any interesting traits. The “interesting facts” section keeps things engaging without needing a full lesson.

A few examples you can share as reference:

• Groundhogs are part of the squirrel family
• They’re also called woodchucks and whistle-pigs
• Skilled climbers and swimmers
• Known for whistling to potential mates
• Burrows have multiple rooms, including separate areas for sleeping and waste
• Body temperature can drop from ~99°F to ~37°F during hibernation
• Heart rate slows from ~80 bpm to about 5 during deep hibernation

Life cycle research page

This worksheet guides kids through the four main stages of the groundhog life cycle. They answer questions about lifespan, litter size, diet, birth type, habitat range, and threats. An answer key is included so the activity stays low-prep.

The four stages of a groundhog’s life cycle are:

• newborn
• baby
• young
• adult

Labeling pages

Two pages focus on simple labeling:

• Label the parts of a groundhog worksheet (whiskers, teeth, ears, claws, tail)
• stages of the life cycle (color first, then label in order)

Groundhog life cycle crafts

The foldable craft lets kids color, cut, and glue the four stages in the correct order, creating a small interactive booklet.

Younger children may need help with cutting.

The spinner wheel offers another visual way to show the sequence.

Kids cut out the two circles, remove the quarter section from the top wheel, and attach them together with a fastener to rotate through each stage.

If you’re covering more than one life cycle this week, you can also use our other animal life cycle worksheets for quick science lessons.

More Groundhog Printables

If you’re planning to explore groundhogs a bit further, these simple printables work well alongside the life cycle pages:

• History of Groundhog Day worksheet: Learn the origins and traditions of this unique holiday.
• Free Groundhog coloring pages: Add a creative touch with themed coloring activities.
• If I were a groundhog writing prompt: Encourage kids to imagine life as a groundhog with this fun activity.

Get Your Free Life Cycle of a Groundhog Worksheet Here!

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Last Updated on 17 November 2025 by Clare Brown