Life cycle of a penguin sequence and fold science craft activty

Introduce or review the life cycle of an emperor penguin with this fun, foldout activity. A hands-on mix of craft and science worksheet, this cut-and-paste sequencing activity has differentiated template options to choose from.

Use as part of a lesson on birds, the Antarctic, emperor penguins, or use as a winter/festive science center. The finished foldouts can be glued into an interactive science notebook.

The template options

This resource has different options to choose from:

• Template 1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.
• Template 2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.

You can choose which template will work best for your students, or mix and match. 

What else is included?

• A color life cycle poster
• A page of fun facts to discuss with your students whilst they complete the activity.
• A label the penguin cut and paste activity
• Versions for US and A4 paper sizes

Benefits of this resource

• Low prep
• Children learn about the penguin life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
• Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
• Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.

• Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.

Is this resource editable?

Please note that this is a pdf file and cannot be edited.