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Reader's theatre Tacky the Penguin

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a Reader's theatre about Tacky the Penguin.
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I love penguins!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students listen to stories and view video about penguins. For this penguins lesson, students research penguins in groups and present a report using their choice of technology or artwork presentation.
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My Kind of Friend

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "Tacky the Penguin" by Helen Lester and chart Tacky's positive qualities that would make him a good friend to have. They identify the qualities they admire in a friend and role-play these qualities for the class.
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A Tacky Cheer

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make predictions, copy cheers, and make inferences as they read a story about an odd bird and his awkward attempts to help his fellow penguins win a cheering contest.
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School

For Teachers 1st
First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...