Practice early writing skills with this Zoo Minutes activity page. Learners trace letters and the word “penguin,” draw a king penguin, and share what they know through writing or dictation.
Standards
- 2-LDC-9o Demonstrate an understanding of some basic print conventions (the concept of what a letter is, the concept of words, directionality of print).
- 2-LDC-10p Use informational texts and other media to learn about the world, and infer from illustrations, ask questions and talk about the information.
- 2-LDC-11n Associate sounds with specific words, such as awareness that different words begin with the same sound.
- 2-LDC-12g Recognize and name many letters of the alphabet, especially those in their own name and in the names of others who are important to them.
- 2-LDC-12i Associate sounds with the letters at the beginning of some words, such as awareness that two words begin with the same letter and the same sound.
- 3-LDC-13f Represent thoughts and ideas in drawings and by writing letters or letter-like forms.
- 3-LDC-13h Communicate their thoughts for an adult to write.
Resources
King Penguin Coloring Sheet
Color a king penguin and discover a fun fact about one of the world’s largest penguin species, which can stand about 3 feet tall.
View AssetRockhopper Penguin Coloring Sheet
Color a southern rockhopper penguin and learn a fun fact about these energetic birds, including how they hop across rocky terrain with both feet together.
View AssetPenguin | Zoo Minutes
Get to know the king and southern rockhopper penguins at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Discover the adaptations, behaviors and animal care that help these remarkable birds thrive on land and in the water...
View AssetPenguin 360° | Zoo Minutes 360
Get a new perspective on penguins with a 360-degree look inside their habitat. See king and southern rockhopper penguins up close while exploring the spaces where they swim, rest and receive care...
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