Penguin Activities for Preschoolers
This winter, don’t miss these fun penguin activities for preschoolers! Discover penguin-themed crafts, printables, snacks, and more!
These penguin preschool activities are perfect for preschool and kindergarten kiddos. They can be used in both home and classroom settings.
Some of the activities are educational, while others are just plain fun! Pair them with your favorite penguin picture books, and you’ve got the makings of a great day.

If you study penguins as part of your preschool winter activities, you’ll love each of the activities featured below.
Penguin Activities for Preschoolers
Penguin Themed Alphabet Game
This penguin themed alphabet game is perfect for indoor fun with your preschoolers. Educators Spin On It
3D shape penguin craft for kids
Little ones will practice their fine motor skills while cutting and gluing this 3D shape penguin. Non Toy Gifts
Free Penguin Cutting Strips
Use this printable penguin Montessori-inspired instant download for cutting practice with your child. Living Montessori Now
Penguin Tracing Coloring Page
This penguin tracing coloring page is great for pre-writing practice. Trails of Color
Frozen Banana Penguins
Head to the kitchen to create a frozen banana penguin for a yummy snack. Gluesticks
Waddling Penguin Preschool Craft
Make this adorable waddling penguin craft that is both fun to make AND fun to play with. Homeschool Preschool
Movable Penguin Paper Plate Craft
Create a winter scene and use penguin paper plate puppets as the stars of the show. Crafts on Sea
Footprint Penguin
This penguin keepsake craft requires minimal supplies, involves less clean up and is fun for crafters of all ages. Crafts by Amanda
Penguin Windsocks
Windsocks are a fun way to decorate your yard and these penguin windsocks will brighten up your day when you look out the window. Non Toy Gifts
Penguin Headband Craft
Make an adorable penguin headband craft that will be perfect for pretend play. Artsy Momma
Penguin Handprint Craft
This little handprint penguin is especially fun for crafty kids to create. That Kids Craft Site
Easy Penguin Sensory Bin
Make a fun penguin sensory bin that your child will play with all day long! Living Life and Learning
Coffee Filter Penguin Craft
Add a coffee filter penguin craft to your list of fun penguin activities. Look We’re Learning
Antarctica Activity with Snow Dough
Have your plastic penguins walk through DIY snow dough that won’t melt! 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Penguin Craft Ornament
Make a darling 3D penguin craft out of a clear ornament as a new toy. Gluesticks
Penguin Felt Busy Box
A mix and match penguin busy box will keep your preschooler busy with a hands-on activity. Teach Me Mommy
Model Magic Penguin
You can make your own model magic penguin with clay or play dough in no time. 3 Dinosaurs
Paper Cup Penguin Craft
Make these DIY Paper cup penguins turned party poppers for some indoor winter fun! School Time Snippets

Penguin Themed Alphabet Game
This penguin themed alphabet game is perfect for indoor fun with your preschoolers. The Educators Spin On It
DIY Penguin Counting Game
Practice counting with this cute penguin ice flow counting game. Rainy Day Mum
Penguin Name Matching Game
Use this penguin name matching game to teach your child their name. Toddler Approved
Baby Penguin Cutting Practice
Help your child practice with scissors while using this baby penguin cutting practice printable. Simple Fun for Kids
Water Bottle Penguin Craft
Preschoolers will love turning empty water bottles into penguins Follow this simple tutorial for a super easy (and oh so cute) water bottle penguin craft!
PRESCHOOL BOOKS ABOUT PENGUINS
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about penguins. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
Penguins – In Explore My World Penguins, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins: the extreme lengths they go to to care for their young and the relationship between baby penguins and their parents.
Tacky the Penguin – Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.
If You Were a Penguin – In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like!
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities:
These baby penguin peg dolls are just the cutest! They are adorable on their own, and small enough to tuck in a pocket- who doesn’t need a baby pocket penguin?!?
Preschoolers will love counting with five Christmas penguins! These preschool counting mats are great practice for early math fun.
We love studying penguins in the winter! If you do, too, you HAVE to check out this great list of hands-on penguin activities for kids!
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Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.