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Explore Penguins Preschool-Early Elementary Unit Study

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This penguin homeschool unit study includes over 20 screen-free activities to build early math and fine motor skills while your child learns real penguin facts (and gets a little wintery creativity out of their system). It’s designed for ages 4–6 and works beautifully for preschool and early elementary learners.

Inside, you’ll find a balanced mix of hands-on math games, cutting practice, simple art projects, and sensory play that sneaks in early science and problem-solving. The vibe is “playful learning,” not “sit still and fill in a page.”

Everything needed for the planned activities is prepped, included, and labeled so you can grab-and-go when you’re ready—no last-minute store trips, no scavenger hunt through the junk drawer for “one cotton ball, three paperclips, and a miracle.”

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    • Penguins on Ice Math Set (Learning Resources®): 12 activity ideas using penguin counters to practice sorting, patterns, counting, and beginner story problems.
    • Penguin Roll & Cover Math Mat: Dice-based number recognition and counting practice (quick, repeatable, kid-approved).
    • Penguin Fact Cards: simple nonfiction facts to build vocabulary, background knowledge, and early “read the world” science skills.
    • Scissor Practice Packet: Multiple cut-and-paste pages that strengthen hand muscles and coordination.
    • Snowflake I-Spy Math Mat: Visual discrimination, early counting, and attention-to-detail practice.
    • Math Learning Journal: Bite-size daily practice for number sense, shapes, operations, and problem solving.
    • Print Practice – Numbers: Tracing sheets to support correct number formation and one-to-one correspondence. Laminated for continual use. 
    • Igloo LEGO Art Project: Build and design an igloo to practice spatial reasoning and creative planning.
    • Sensory Play Experiences: Hands-on exploration with Insta-Snow, play dough, and tools.
    • Mixed-Media Winter Art Project: A seasonal art piece focused on shapes, texture, and color exploration.
    • Mosaic Penguin Art Project: A cut-and-assemble penguin mosaic that builds precision and patience.

    Books Included in this Crate:

    • Penguins! by David Salomon 
    • Little Snowflake by Suzanne Fossey
    • So Cute! Penguins from National Geographic Kids
    • Emperor Penguins by Roberta Edwards
    • Little Bear's Special Friend by Claire Freedman

    Who Is This Penguins Preschool Unit Study Perfect For? Preschool – Grade 1 (Ages 4–7)

    • Homeschooling families introducing winter and Arctic unit studies.
    • Preschool and early elementary teachers seeking engaging classroom activities.
    • Parents looking for fun, screen-free educational activities for kids.
    • Kids curious about penguins, snow, and the Arctic world.

    THIS UNIT SHIPS 1.1.26

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    🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

    • Early math: counting, number recognition, sorting, patterns, beginner story problems
    • Fine motor strength: cutting, assembling, pinching, pressing, placing small pieces
    • Early literacy: vocabulary building, listening comprehension, nonfiction knowledge
    • Visual discrimination: I-spy searching, matching, noticing differences
    • Creative expression: mixed media art, mosaic design, LEGO building
    • Early science habits: observing, describing textures/temperature, asking questions
    • Executive function: following steps, staying with a task, flexible thinking

    🎯 What academic standards does this crate align with? 

    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

    • K-LS1-1: using observations to describe patterns in what plants and animals (like penguins) need to survive
    • K-ESS2-1 / K-ESS2-2 (supporting ideas): describing and comparing local weather/seasonal patterns through winter-themed exploration and sensory observations
    • Science and Engineering Practices: asking questions, making observations, and describing patterns

    Common Core State Standards (CCSS) 

    • Counting & Cardinality (K.CC): counting objects, one-to-one correspondence, number recognition
    • Operations & Algebraic Thinking (K.OA): beginner story problems and simple “add/take away” thinking with manipulatives
    • Geometry (K.G): exploring shapes and spatial reasoning through building and art composition
    • Mathematical Practices: making sense of problems, using tools strategically, and explaining thinking in simple ways

    Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)

    • Approaches to Learning: curiosity, persistence, and flexible thinking
    • Fine Motor Development: cutting, manipulating tools, hand strength and coordination
    • Language & Literacy: vocabulary, comprehension, and nonfiction knowledge building
    • Mathematics: number sense, sorting/classifying, patterns, problem-solving
    • Science: observation, describing properties, cause-and-effect exploration through sensory play

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