Penguin parents

Today the girls learned about how penguin parents care for their young in the unforgiving climate of Antarctica.  We read a book and watched 2 short movies about what penguin parents have to go through to ensure their chick's safety.  Afterwards, we pretended to be penguins and had to learn how to waddle with an egg on our feet and transfer the egg to our partner.

After we practiced, the girls did a penguin race, where they had to waddle over to their partner and transfer the egg before it hit the "ice".  The girls loved this activity and realized how difficult it can be for penguins in Antarctica.