Emperor penguins are amazing!
At the beginning of the winter, the female penguin lays an egg and then goes off in search of food. The daddy penguin stays behind with a very important job. While he waits for the mother to return, the father has to keep the egg (and himself) warm during the long, frigid, Antarctic winter.
For two whole months, the Emperor penguin balances the egg on his feet, warming it and waiting for it to hatch. That’s a great dad!
Here’s a great ABC Snack idea that will give you a chance to learn something about a very interesting animal while you munch on a delicious breakfast or lunch!
My little helpers had a great time making and eating her Emperor’s egg. Now it’s your turn!
Emperor’s Eggs
Here’s what you’ll need to make two Emperor’s Eggs:
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 4 large black olives
- 3 baby carrots
- Red licorice rope
- Toothpicks
Directions:
- Peel two hard-boiled eggs.
- Slice off the bottom of both eggs to create a flat surface.
- Cut two baby carrots in half lengthwise.
- Position carrot halves side by side to form the penguins’ feet.
- Position the eggs (flat side down) on the carrots and secure with toothpicks.
- Cut two black olives in half lengthwise.
- Use toothpicks to attach olive halves to the sides of the egg to form wings.
- Use a toothpick to attach a whole olive to the top of the egg with the hole facing forward.
- Cut two small pieces of carrot.
- Place carrot pieces in the olive hole to form the penguin’s beak.
- Wrap a piece of red licorice rope around the penguin’s neck to keep him warm!
Note:
- Be sure to remove your toothpicks before eating your Emperor’s Eggs!
Adapted from Taste of Home
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Kimberlie
says:These are super cute! We have to make these soon.
Robin
says: Customer ServiceI hope you have a fun time with this snack, Kimberlie!
Blakely
says:These may be the. Guest things I’ve ever seen!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Blakely!
Athena Graeme
says:This is so incredibly cute. My daughter would love this!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceGreat to hear your daughter will like this snack activity, Athena!
Ashley Crane
says:These are cute!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Ashley!
Monique L.S.
says:Very creative. And Empire Penguins are amazing.
Heather
says:These are super cite! I can’t wait to make them with my kids ♥️🐧
Deborah
says:I have always loved penguins and found them amazing. I love the idea of this activity so I can’t wait to do it with the kids!
Robin
says: Customer ServicePenguins are amazing! I hope your children learn to love them as much as you, Deborah.
Dawn Y
says:What an adorable snack and wow, male Emperor penguins are amazing!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceGlad you like the snack, Dawn! Thank you.
Allyson Wren
says:What a great idea. I love the snack that goes with the lesson it also can help the lesson stick better
Abbey
says:I really love these snack ideas that help connect the lessons! Fun food is always a hit w little kids!
Robin
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Abbey! Yes, little ones really have a great time with these snacks, especially when they can help with the preparation.
Grace
says:I love these extra activities you have on the blog! Thanks for sharing.
Robin
says: Customer ServiceYou’re so welcome, Grace!
Peggy Ann
says:These are so cute! We are reading Mr. Popper’s Penguins this week, so we may try making these.
Robin
says: Customer ServicePeggy Ann,
These are a perfect go-along with Mr. Popper’s Penguins! My family enjoyed that book so much.
Kira R.
says:thank you for these great ideas! My daughter loves the hands on connections.
Robin
says: Customer ServiceYou are so welcome, Kira! Glad this is helpful for your daughter’s learning.
Veasna
says:Great idea. Got to try it with the kids
Robin
says: Customer ServiceI hope you have lots of fun with this, Veasna!
B hess
says:Love it!
A B
says:These are adorable! We are def going to be making these! Thanks for the idea!!
Rebekah
says:That is adorable, fun activitiy.
Rebekaheverhart
says:That is adorable.
Ashley Yount
says:We love penguins and this activity is a great way to make learning about them even more fun!
Jessica Hickey
says:This is super cute! I’ll be trying it with my 8 and 3 year old!
Jessica Laughlin
says:oh My! those are cute.
Lorraine
says:I love the creative ideas you share. This activity looks like a fun way to further explore and engage kids in conversations about penguins.
Heather
says:Looks like fun! I love the idea of connecting a snack to our learning topic.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceHeather,
Yes! Making a snack connect to what you are learning makes it extra special and more memorable. We have lots and lots of cool learning snacks on many topics. Most tie-in to letter learning, but can also be used to tie-in to other studies. For example, if you are learning about insects you can do B is for Buzzing Bumblebee and I is for Icky Insects and others.
Kelley Ullerich
says:Great idea! My kids love helping in the kitchen!
Holly
says:This is adorable! My son would love this. Can’t wait to try it!
Christine
says:This looks like an easy and fun activity to reinforce the concept!
Kate Groff
says:Great tips, I can’t wait to make these!
Nayi A.
says:This curriculum is a blessing to our family. My son has flourished.
Audrey
says:This looks like a good teaching tool for our family.
Emily d
says:My daughter loves penguins.