Materials
fake fur material, with fur at least 1 1/2" long
felt scraps
2 large plastic wiggle eyes per child
fabric glue
child-safe scissors
ruler
short-napped carpet piece
Instructions
1. Read the children from a book
about penguins (see list for
suggestions), and share some facts
about penguins with the children.
2. Let the children draw pictures
about penguins.
3. Teach the children to do a penguin
waddle.
4. Let the children have a penguin
parade to some lively music.
5. Pretend to be penguins and have fish
crackers for snack.
6. Consider extending the activity by encouraging
each child to make up a story about a penguin and
act out their stories for the other children.
s o n G
Penguins, Penguins by Donna Alice Patton
(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
Penguins, penguins on parade Penguins, raise your flippers high
Will you waddle in the waves? Waddle, waddle, wave good-bye.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* What have the children learned about penguins?
* What have the children learned about how penguins move?
