This winter, don’t miss these fun penguin activities for preschoolers! Discover penguin-themed crafts, printables, snacks, and more!
These penguin preschool activities are perfect for preschool and kindergarten kiddos. They can be used in both home and classroom settings.
Some of the activities are educational, while others are just plain fun! Pair them with your favorite penguin picture books, and you’ve got the makings of a great day.
If you study penguins as part of your preschool winter activities, you’ll love each of the activities featured below.
Penguin Activities for Preschoolers
Penguin Themed Alphabet Game for Preschoolers with Printable
This penguin themed alphabet game is perfect for indoor fun with your preschoolers.
This craft transforms old water bottles into adorable penguins. Simple materials like construction paper, cotton balls, and felt are used to create a charming winter playmate, fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about penguins. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
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Penguins– In Explore My World Penguins, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins: the extreme lengths they go to to care for their young and the relationship between baby penguins and their parents.
Tacky the Penguin– Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.
If You Were a Penguin– In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like!
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities:
These baby penguin peg dolls are just the cutest! They are adorable on their own, and small enough to tuck in a pocket- who doesn’t need a baby pocket penguin?!?
Preschoolers will love counting with five Christmas penguins! These preschool counting mats are great practice for early math fun.
We love studying penguins in the winter! If you do, too, you HAVE to check out this great list of hands-on penguin activities for kids!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.