Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft" is written for Preschool to 1st Grade (Ages 4-7). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Cardboard tube penguin craft for Pre-K to 1st grade: a supply list and 5 numbered steps to turn a tube, paper and googly eyes into a standing penguin. Part of our Penguin Awareness Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Collect tubes ahead of time and precut the paper pieces for younger children. Let the penguins dry overnight before they stand on a shelf.
What students will practice
- Teaches Pre-K to 1st grade students how penguins live, move and stay warm, with real facts about where they are found.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Pre-K to 1st grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft?
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Collect tubes ahead of time and precut the paper pieces for younger children. Let the penguins dry overnight before they stand on a shelf.
What is the Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft?
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A one-page craft guide: the supplies (a cardboard tube, black and white paper, orange paper, two googly eyes, a glue stick and scissors) and 5 steps to wrap the tube, glue on a white belly, add eyes and a beak, add flippers and feet, and let it dry.
Can I use the Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 1st Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to 1st Grade Penguin Awareness Day resources are there?
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5 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 23 Penguin Awareness Day resources in all, from Preschool to 3rd Grade, gathered on our Penguin Awareness Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Penguin Awareness Day resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to 1st Grade students, roughly ages 4-7. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Penguin Awareness Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to 1st Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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