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Feed the penguin


Feed the penguin

Fine motor activity for toddlers
 
I used a pretty big spice container with a black lid (Montreal steak seasoning).  I painted the inside.  I put too much in it so it took a while before drying.  I was changing it of side every so often to make sure it spreads everywhere.
I painted a white oval in the middle, eyes and beak on the lid and orange feet on the bottom.  Next time I will mix the paint with glue because the paint peeled away.


First I drew some fishes on strips of paper for a scissor session one day.  The penguin was up to dry and I told them it was for him to eat.

During nap I cut out some of them but you don't have to.  One child cut a fish in 2, I told him that the penguin didn't mind.
Then the following day during center time, I put the penguin on the table with the fishes and they intuitively knew what to do, even the younger ones.


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