In 2nd grade, we have Penguin Day to conclude our
study of penguins. The students are
shown a Powerpoint presentation 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 from their
report. They write the facts from their
report on the belly of the penguin and then share their booklets with the
class.
On Penguin Day, the students get
to dress like a penguin by wearing black and white. They also taste 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 Oreo cookies and other candy. The kids have
great fun on this day and enjoy “waddling” down the hall!
Christine Ross
2nd Grade Teacher
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