In 2nd grade we have Penguin Day to conclude our
study of penguins. The students are
shown a PowerPoint with facts about several different kinds of penguins. They also have the opportunity to read books
about penguins. The students then have
to choose one kind of penguin and write a 3 sentence report about it. They use this report to make a “Penguin
Booklet.” This booklet is penguin shaped
and the students color it to match the penguin their report is on. They write the facts from their report on the
belly of the penguin. They get to share
these with the class. On Penguin Day the
students get to dress like a penguin by wearing black and white. They also tasted several different flavors of
goldfish, since penguins eat fish, and vote for their favorite flavor. We use the results of the vote to make a
graph. We also have some special
snacks: blue jello (the ocean) with cool
whip (icebergs) and Swedish fish (fish) and a penguin looking treat made out of
oreos and other candy. The kids have
great fun on this day and enjoy “waddling” down the hall!
Christine Ross
2nd Grade Teacher
