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Art · The activity desk
Penguin paper shapes
Arrange broad paper shapes into a penguin picture.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A background sheet, colored paper, a large child-appropriate crayon, and a non-toxic glue stick.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult prepares two large paper ovals for the body and belly.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child, handle glue, and collect small scraps.
Let's make it happen
- Place the smaller oval on the larger one to make a penguin body and belly.
- Ask an adult to add glue, then press the shapes onto the background.
- Draw eyes, a beak, flippers, and feet; add a scene around the penguin.
Make it simpler: Place one oval and draw the rest together.
Clean up: Close the glue stick and recycle loose paper scraps.
Keep paper and glue out of mouths and supervise younger siblings.