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Penguin Egg Transfer

Arctic Animals Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Penguin Egg Transfer

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Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with school-age student.

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Objectives:  

• Student will be introduced to non-fiction text
• Student will develop fine and gross motor skills
• Student will engage in cooperative play with peer

Penguin Egg Transfer

Penguin Egg Transfer

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CDA Competency Standard:   

II.6.1

• Materials promote early literacy

b) Developmentally appropriate books are available

II.4.4b

• Candidate’s facilitation promotes children’s physical development

b) Guides the development of children’s fine and gross motor skills

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Materials: 

• Non-fiction book or magazine about penguins 
• Plastic Easter egg (a bean bag can be substituted if desired) 

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Procedure: 

1. Begin reading the non-fiction penguin text with your students. Explain what the difference is between non-fiction and fiction. See if they can give examples.
2. After reading about how penguins transfer eggs, pair students up and instruct them to practice transferring the plastic eggs themselves. 

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Assessment: 

• Observe and record the student’s motor skills. How did they interact with their partner? Record any dialog the student had during the activity. ​ 

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