Penguin Page
Everything here on the Penguin Page will be related to penguins. There’s art, flannel board stories, science activities, and links to cool penguin sites.
Tube Penguin
First lets look at paper towel tube penguins. We don’t use toilet paper tubes because of the yuck factor. Start by cutting paper towel tubes in half. The pattern is posted on the Printables! page
FREE pattern found on Printables!
Flannel Board Penguin Matching
Since preschoolers are captivated by flannel stories try this matching game. Make 2 sets for fun preschool matching games. Find a FREE pattern on Printables!
Penguin Belly Slides
Our school is lucky to have lots of gym equipment. So we set this up on Penguin day. If there’s a way, maybe a Little Tikes slide, that you can make this happen the preschoolers will love it!
Heart Penguin
These little penguins have lots of heart! Free pattern on Printables!
Paper Plate Penguin
Paint the back of the plates black, fold sides in, then top down. Now add the features. Too cute! Free pattern on Printables!
Footprint Penguins
Another fun penguin activity. Take their shoes off and tickle their toes!
Dictation Penguins
Dictate the children’s answers when you ask…”Where do you think these two are going?”
Science Penguins
Any realistic printed penguin picture will do. Penguins’ feathers don’t let water get to their skin. Rub black crayon hard onto the paper and spray with water. Talk about kid’s observations. After children color very hard with black crayon, spray the penguin with water. Talk about their observations.
Live Penguin Camera
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/live-penguin-cam
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/live-penguin-cam-2
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-experiences/live-web-cams/splash-zone-penguin-cam
Penguin Books
Check out these fun books and author’s websites to help your preschool class learn all they can about penguins.
audreywood.com
kids.nationalgeographic.com
In conclusion let me add that your study of penguins can last as long as the children are interested. We usually go for two weeks.
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These are the materials you’ll need to make a kite.
Oops, you’ll also need two popsicle sticks. To cut out the kite shape use your FREE pattern at Printables!
Use glue to stick on the popsicle sticks, tape for the ribbon and string. Now go fly a kite!
Kites are readily available and fairly cheap in spring time.
These cool bags fill with air as kids run or ride. Get them here.
These Wind Bags are so much fun!
Watercolors dripped into milk, then dish soap added, watch the reaction. – Science (convection reaction)
