2nd Grade Penguin Day!

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