Penguin Song Age: birth - two years
Originating Idea: Since it is winter I thought we would learn about arctic animals
Beginning
• Show the children finger puppets and hand puppets.
• Tell them about penguins (they are black and white, they swim, eat fish, etc…)
Middle:
Say “I am going to teach you a song about penguins! Next, sing the penguin song.
I’m a little penguin
I’m a little penguin in the snow
I slide on my tummy to and fro
I eat the fish from the deep blue sea
I’m black and white as you can see!
End:
"In two minutes we are going to have lunch!"
Earlier children may:
Enjoy just listening to the song and watching/observing the puppets. Let them feel the puppets and touch the different textures.
Later children may:
Want to sing along or wiggle as you are singing. They may want to try out the puppets and play with them.
Follow up ideas:
• Add additional songs about penguins
• Read a book about penguins
Relates to KDI: Communication, Language and Literacy (21. Enjoying language)
Originating Idea: Since it is winter I thought we would learn about arctic animals
- Small-group time:
- Materials for child and teacher:
- Penguin finger puppets and Penguin hand puppets
- Sheet with words to song on it for teachers not familiar with song.
Beginning
• Show the children finger puppets and hand puppets.
• Tell them about penguins (they are black and white, they swim, eat fish, etc…)
Middle:
Say “I am going to teach you a song about penguins! Next, sing the penguin song.
I’m a little penguin
I’m a little penguin in the snow
I slide on my tummy to and fro
I eat the fish from the deep blue sea
I’m black and white as you can see!
End:
"In two minutes we are going to have lunch!"
Earlier children may:
Enjoy just listening to the song and watching/observing the puppets. Let them feel the puppets and touch the different textures.
Later children may:
Want to sing along or wiggle as you are singing. They may want to try out the puppets and play with them.
Follow up ideas:
• Add additional songs about penguins
• Read a book about penguins
Relates to KDI: Communication, Language and Literacy (21. Enjoying language)