This week our TTh class had fun learning about penguins. Here are few of the concepts we learned-penguins are birds, they have feathers but don't fly, penguins lay eggs,penguins swim, they eat fish and penguins live at the South Pole.
Each child also created a penguin. They did a really good job listening to teacher directions. The penguin has many pieces and the children have to be really attentive to get it right. This craft is also an opportunity for us to discuss ovals. For more information on why we do crafts click http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/01/march-of-penguins.html
We sang 'I'm A Little Penguin'
(tune-I'm A Little Teapot, of course)
I'm a little penguin black and white.
I swim all day and waddle all night.
I follow my friends wherever they go
Over the rocks and into the snow!
The children also dictated what they learned about penguins. These dictation activities reinforce what the children learned. The story will be sent home. You can help your child by saving the stories. Place them in a three ring binder to read again and again.
A great start to the new year!
