The first of the preschool polar bear activities is an art activity that will have preschool children create a polar bear picture of their own. This preschool polar bear activity is great for a rainy day or winter activity when it is simply too cold to go outside. Preschoolers will develop their fine motor skills in completing this activity. At the same time having a lot of fun exploring their creativity!

You will need the following:

Materials for this preschool polar bear activity:

* white and black construction paper,

* scissors,

* glue, and

* colorful crayons.

Advanced preparation for this preschool polar bear activity involves cutting the white construction paper into several different size circles which will comprise the body of the polar bear. Cut the white construction paper into one large circle for the body, one medium circle for the head, and two small circles for the paws.

Cut a small circle in half to create two semicircles for the feet. Cut another small circle in half to create two semicircles for the ears.

Begin this preschool polar bear activity by asking the preschool children what they know about polar bears. Where do polar bears live? What do they eat? Explain that the preschool children are going to make polar bears of their own. Demonstrate how to glue the white construction paper circles onto the black construction paper background to create a polar bear.

Be sure to tell preschool children to not use too much glue when they are pasting on the circles as this will become a mess! Demonstrate how to take black crayons and draw distinction in the polar bear face, paws, belly, and ears. Encourage the children to draw other items that are in a polar bear habitat such as ice, snow, and fish. Display the artwork in the classroom or at home.

Learning More About Polar Bears Through Creating a Polar Bear Habitat. The second of the preschool polar bear activities is to learn more about polar bears through creating a polar bear habitat. Preschoolers will find this a very exciting activity to participate in! Preschoolers love group activities, and this activity will enhance their social skills.

2 Great Preschool Polar Bear Activities
By Paula Jones