Free Virtual Preschool Videos
Bundle up for a frosty adventure with this free Polar Animals video series for preschoolers! Enjoy 5 circle time lessons that explore the icy habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic. Each 30-minute video is led by Ms. Jamie and her puppet Betsy the Blackbird and features songs, stories, and playful learning about polar bears, penguins, whales, and more. A chilly and cheerful way to discover the animals that thrive in the coldest parts of the world.
can you name some arctic animals?
Explore the chilly world of polar animals with photos and a globe while talking about the North and South Poles. Sing the “Arctic Animals” song to build new vocabulary. Practice letter identification with the Peek-A-Boo Arctic envelope game. Enjoy reading Way Up in the Arctic by Jennifer Ward. For the home project, make clean mud using simple materials for sensory fun.
all about polar bears
Take a close look at a polar bear photo and talk about its unique features. Label the parts of a polar bear to build early literacy skills. Practice counting with the “5 Little Polar Bears” poem. Sing the P-O-L-A-R song to the tune of “Bingo” for letter identification and oral language. Enjoy reading The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett. For the home project, create cotton ball polar bears.
seals and whales
Explore real pictures of seals and whales while learning the ASL sign for whale. Sort animals into land or water categories to build understanding. Move and listen with the “Beluga Pokey” song for active fun. Strengthen logical thinking with the Polar Animal grid game. Enjoy reading Hello, Baby Beluga by Darrin Lunde. For the home project, try an ice cube experiment to observe melting and change.
let’s meet the penguins
Learn about penguins with real photos and practice the ASL sign for penguin. Sort different penguin species to build classification skills. Move and sing along with the “Penguin Waddle” song for active listening. Read “My Silly Penguin” on the pocket chart to build early literacy. Enjoy Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups by Tadgh Bentley. For the home project, build sugar cube igloos.
what are opposites?
Explore the globe to find the North and South Poles while talking about the concept of opposites. Sort animals by where they live—North Pole or South Pole. Move and stretch with the “Opposites” song for gross motor fun. Match opposites with cards to build understanding. Enjoy reading Polar Opposites by Erik Brooks. For the home project, create a black and white mosaic picture.
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