A penguin story.

Listening Activity

Listen carefully to the story. Then number the pictures from 1 to 4 to show how a penguin grows. (Skill: Sequencing)

A Penguin Story

   A mother penguin lays an egg on the snow.
   The father penguin holds the egg on his feet to keep it warm.
   CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! A little chick peeks out.
   Hello, penguin chick!

Try This!

Write the word to finish the sentence.

A mother penguin lays an--.

Family Connection: Look at the penguins on pages 2 and 3. Help your child compare a penguin's body with his or her own. Ask: What is the same? What is different? Ask him or her to walk as a penguin walks. That's called waddling!