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You are invited to download the polar bear pack – learning printables for preschool and kindergarten children. Use this resource with clear true-to-life images and photographs to create hands-on science activities for your students. Children will learn stages of the polar bear life cycle, parts of a polar bear, practice sequencing skills, work to improve their concentration and fine motor skills. This resource will come in handy when exploring winter animals and when learning about the Arctic.
I am so excited to show these printables to my preschool children as we are going to dive into the North Pole unit. There is something so tender about polar bear mothers and their little cubs.
This resource contains a ‘Polar Bear life cycle’ poster, worksheet, 3 part cards, and Parts of a Polar Bear printables.
I absolutely loved this clipart I sourced to create this printable. The artist did an amazing job depicting the fascinating stages of a polar bear’s life. I hope your little ones have a great time learning about those mighty creatures.
Here is what’s included
- Polar Bear life cycle poster
- Polar Bear life cycle 3 part cards
- Polar Bear life cycle coloring, cutting and pasting worksheet
- Polar Bear life cycle tracing strips
- Parts of a Polar Bear poster
- Parts of a Polar Bear poster minus labels
- Parts of a Polar Bear labels
- Parts of a Polar Bear tracing
Age: Preschool ages 3 – 6 years
Subjects and uses in the classroom: The Arctic Study, Nature Table, Science Centers, Fine motor, Prewriting.
How to Use:
Parts of a Polar Bear – Gather books on polar bears for children to explore. Print posters and label cards on cardstock and laminate. Cut individual label cards.
Attach clear velcro to the poster without labels and label cards. Velco will come especially handy if you decide to take your work outdoors. Having an additional challenge for little fingers is always welcomed when working with young children!
Present the poster – name all parts and invite the students to share their thoughts on the various functions of each part. Then read each label and invite the student to match it to the corresponding part of the polar bear’s body.
Life Cycle poster – print on cardstock and laminate. Present all stages of the life cycle. Invite the children to retell them or tell their own story that features all the stages.
3- part cards – Print on cardstock and laminate if you wish to preserve colors and card quality for future use. Place picture cards in a column and invite the children to match the picture to the picture and the word to the word.
Life cycle line art – supply scissors, glue, and coloring pencils. Invite the student to color and cut cards and glue them into the correct sequence.
Tracing and coloring worksheets – print on cardstock and laminate. Supply an erasable pen. Invite the child to trace the words and color corresponding images. Alternatively, print pages on regular printing paper and slide them into plastic pockets.
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The Arctic and Antarctica learning activity pack for preschool children aged 3-6. The Poles-themed activity pack contains printables to create a wide range of hands-on experiences for young children.
Students will practice phonics, get an introduction to place value, odd & even numbers, work on strengthening their hand muscles with playdough, cutting, and push pinning exercises, work on developing logical thinking with sorting and matching activities, learn about the types of Arctic and Antarctic animals, penguin life cycle, broaden their vocabulary, and so much more.
The printable features true to life images and photographs.
Here is what’s included:
- Instructions and activity variations
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Here are great Children’s Books About the Arctic Animals
Hello, World! Arctic Animals
Toddlers can learn all about the lives of Arctic animals in the popular Hello, World! board book series, with easy-to-understand facts about how these incredible animals eat, sleep, camouflage, and stay warm in such a cold environment.
Over in the Arctic
Kids will explore the arctic habitat and learn about animals living in this habitat in this bestselling book for young explorers!
Here Is the Arctic Winter
With lyrical text and glowing paintings that capture this mystically beautiful environment with stunning realism, this unusual book fascinates and inspires children of all ages
Arctic Fox
Follow an arctic fox through its day as it eats, sleeps, and cares for its young.
Arctic Animals (Who's That?)
He has big antlers, runs fast on hoofed feet, and likes to eat plants. Who's that? Is it a polar bear? A seal? No—it's a reindeer!
The Arctic Fox’s Journey
During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world.
Who Lives Here? Polar Animals
The polar regions are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in the extreme cold. Emperor penguins, snowy owls and beluga whales all have special ways of staying warm, finding food and raising their young in a polar habitat of thick ice and snow.
The Arctic Habitat
Reindeer
Follow a reindeer through its day as it eats, sleeps, and cares for its young.
National Geographic Readers: Wolves
hey run in packs, stalk their prey, and howl at the moon. And no matter where you are―they're always lurking somewhere nearby. Wolves, the predatory puppy dogs of the wild, are feared and loved by people everywhere.
National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears
With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming
Polar Animals
Children learn about polar bears, penguins, walruses, arctic foxes, seals, and snow animals.
Animals in Winter
How do these and other animals handle the cold and snow of winter? Read and find out in the proven winner Animals in Winter!
Caribou Are Awesome
Herds of caribou are found in the Arctic. Together, they migrate across the tundra each year. Find out how these polar animals find food, raise young, and stay away from predators. Learn the difference between caribou and reindeer.
National Geographic Readers: Owls
Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, and learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves.
Eye Wonder: Arctic and Antarctic
Children's imaginations will transport them to icy places where they’ll meet the local people and animals who live there.
Narwhal
Narwhal, by Katie Marsico, introduces readers to the behaviors, traits, and habitat of this fascinating animal with supportive text features including a labeled body map of the narwhal and further resources.
Gray Wolf: Fascinating Animal Facts for Kids
Beautiful color photography makes each animal come to life. Learn about the gray wolf’s habitat, diet, breeding, lifespan, behavior, threats, and so much more!
Snowy Owls Are Awesome
Snowy owls call the bitterly cold Arctic their home. Learn how they live in this harsh environment.
Save the Arctic (Save the Earth Book 2)
Nanu, a lonely polar bear, searches for dinner. The ice is melting, and the animals are disappearing! During his search, he makes an unlikely friend with Toklo, a silly beluga whale! The friends work together with a native girl, Ahnah, as they figure out how everyone can work together to help "Save the Arctic"!
Animals of the Arctic Tundra: Polar Region Wildlife
What are the animals that survive the cold in the arctic tundra? Open the pages of this educational book to find out! The pictures included in this book, accompanied by simple texts, will definitely pull your child towards learning. Facts will be more easily absorbed and retained if they are presented as fun as this. Grab a copy today!
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