The Mom I Want to Be

Penguins are one of the most adorable and comical birds on the planet. With their “tuxedo” outfits and waddling ways, it’s impossible not to look at them and smile! There are seventeen species living in a variety of climates—from the frozen tundra to sandy beaches—in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins can be found in such far-flung locations places as Antarctica, South America, Africa, and New Zealand. One of the ways penguins keep warm is to fluff their many layers of feathers to trap air between them. Demonstrate this to your little one by filling two small re-sealable bags with ice cubes. Squeeze all the air out of one bag before sealing, trap air in the other before zipping it shut. Let your child have a turn holding each bag. Which one feels colder?

 

For more penguin info, photos, and activities, go to the activities page on Kidzone.com.