Showing posts with label Polar Bear Books. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!

Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!
Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!

Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!


Did you know that February 27th is National Polar Bear Day? This is a great day to raise awareness about polar bears and their habitat. Polar bears are interesting animals and they are fun for kids to study. Here's a list of fun and engaging polar bear activities for kids to celebrate National Polar Bear Day. Kids will enjoy learning more about these incredible animals and their habitats.

Polar Bear Crafts

Start celebrating National Polar Bear Day with fun polar bear crafts!  Kids can create paper polar bears using white construction paper, scissors, and glue. Encourage them to decorate their polar bears with cotton balls for a fluffy texture or to paint them in cool blue shades to represent their icy habitat. You can also make polar bear masks, allowing kids to role-play and learn more about the bears’ behaviors while being creative.

Need more help with polar bear craft ideas?  Here are a few ideas to get you started.

47 Cute Polar Bear Crafts For Kids To Make This Winter





Educational Polar Bear Games

Make learning fun with educational games! Create a polar bear bingo game with facts about their diet, habitat, and behaviors. Use images of different aspects of polar bears’ lives, such as seals, ice, or snow. Children can mark the images on their bingo cards as they learn about polar bears' environmental challenges. This not only reinforces their knowledge but also encourages cooperation and interaction.

Need more help with polar bear game ideas?  Here's a list to get you started.

Polar Bear Race Game

Polar Bear Math Game

Free Printable Polar Bear Memory Game For Kids

Polar Bear Games for Kids

Polar Bear Learning Activities

Polar Bear Story Time

Host a story time dedicated to polar bears. Choose age-appropriate books that highlight polar bears' lives, their habitat, and conservation efforts. Some great options include “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?” by Bill Martin Jr. or “The Three Snow Bears” by Jan Brett. After reading, engage the kids by discussing what they learned and how they can help protect polar bears in the wild.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?  is available here!

The Three Snow Bears
The Three Snow Bears is available here!

More Polar Bear Book Suggestions:

Hush Little Polar Bear: A Picture Book
Hush Little Polar Bear: A Picture Book is available here!

Are You a Polar Bear?
Are You a Polar Bear? is available here!


Polar Bear Puzzles

Puzzles are a fantastic way to engage children while they learn. Opt for polar bear-themed puzzles, where kids can piece together images of these bears in their natural habitat. Online resources also provide interactive games and research activities that focus on polar bear conservation. Websites like National Geographic Kids offer fun and educational games that teach children about the importance of preserving the Arctic environment.

Polar Bear Ski Jumbo Jigsaw Puzzle
This Polar Bear Ski Jumbo Jigsaw Puzzle is available here!

The Learning Journey Wildlife World Puzzle - Arctic 200 Piece Shaped Puzzle | Educational Puzzle for Kids 5-12 | Fun Jigsaw Puzzle for Girls & Boys
The Learning Journey Wildlife World Puzzle is available here!

Writing and Drawing Activities

Encourage kids to express their thoughts about polar bears through writing and drawing. Ask them to write a short story or a letter addressed to a polar bear, sharing what they would like to tell the animal about life in the Arctic. For younger children, drawing their favorite polar bear scene can be both fun and educational. Display their artwork proudly as a reminder of National Polar Bear Day!

Need help finding polar bear writing and drawing activities?  Here are a few suggestions.

Easy Polar Bear Drawing and Art Project




Arctic Wonders: Unveiling the Marvels of Polar Bears (A free writing page is included in the post.)


Virtual Field Trips

Consider taking the kids on a virtual field trip! Many organizations, like the World Wildlife Fund, offer online resources that allow children to learn about polar bears and their habitats through virtual tours and videos. This immersive experience can spark curiosity and a sense of responsibility towards protecting wildlife.

Arctic Adventures:  Polar Bears at Play Virtual Field Trip (Includes Curriculum to Pair with the Webcast)

Polar Bear Virtual Field Trips for Kids (A List of 13 Virtual Field Trips)

Polar Bears Cape East - Wapusk National Park Live Cam 

National Polar Bear Day on February 27th offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn about polar bears through a variety of fun activities. By engaging in crafts, games, story time, and virtual experiences, children not only celebrate polar bears but also develop awareness about their environment and the importance of conservation. Let’s make this National Polar Bear Day memorable by inspiring the next generation to protect our planet’s wildlife!

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Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!
Polar Bear Activities for Kids: Celebrate National Polar Bear Day!

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids
Image Credit:  Usborne Books and More

I know it's almost February but it is soooo cold outside.  Here in North Georgia, the weather is as unpredictable as it gets.  One day, we're breaking out our warmest winter clothes and the next day, we're pulling out our shorts and t-shirts.  I remember one year way back, we had an ice storm.  The next day, my mother and I were laying out in the sun in swimsuits while we watched the ice melt off the house.  It was late March.  (Please don't lay in the sun.  My skin cancer scar is now a daily reminder to be smarter.)

Anyway, the brutal cold reminds me of some of our Polar Bear books.  Let's take a quick look at those because I know your kids will love them.  Then, scroll on down and find several great polar bear activities to enrich the reading experience for your kids.

Polar Bear Books and Activities

 

That's Not My Polar Bear

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids

This delightful series of board books is aimed at the very young child. Bright pictures and touchy-feely patches are designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

Age9 mo and up
Size6 1/2 x 6 1/2
Pages10
SeriesTouchy-Feely Board Books
AuthorWatt, Fiona

Bears 

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids

What do bears eat? Where do they live? Can they swim? In this book you’ll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating world of bears.  

Age5-7 years
Size6 1/8 x 8 3/8
Pages32
SeriesBeginners
AuthorEmma Helbrough

Bear Grylls Complete Collection (6)

 

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids

These activity books are full of fun facts, quizzes, word searches, mazes, lots of tips from Bear Grylls, and more than 60 stickers!

Age8+
Size8 1/2 x 11
Pages32pp + stickers
SeriesBear Grylls Activity
AuthorBear Grylls

 Bear Grylls Complete Collection (7)

 

Polar Bear Books and Activities for Kids

You’re given a magical compass and suddenly you’re no longer at outdoor camp but in an amazing place in the world – with Bear Grylls as your guide! 

Age7-10 years
Size5 x 7 3/4
Pages128 each
SeriesBear Grylls Adventures
AuthorBear Grylls

 

Polar Bear Activities to Enhance the Reading Experience

 

Build paper bag bear caves.  (Story Time Toys)

Build a Popsicle stick polar bear. (Glued to My Crafts)

Paint polar bears with puffy paint.  (Mrs. Plemons' Kindergarten)

Download an arctic animals fun pack.  (1+1+1=1)

Practice writing skills with this polar bear writing craft.  (Miss Giraffe's Class)

Make arctic slime.  (Little Bins for Little Hands)

Make marshmallow polar bears.  (Mrs. Karle's Sight and Sound Reading)

Polar Bear Facts with Free Printable (Itsy Bitsy Fun)

Make a polar bear with newspaper.  (i heart Crafty things)

Learn why polar bears are white.  (Raising Lifelong Learners)

Enjoy this adorable polar bear paw snack.  (Thrifty Jinxy)

Make a paper plate polar bear. (Simply Today Life)

Make a peek-a-boo polar bear.  (10 Minutes of Quality Time)

Make and enjoy polar bear graham cracker squares. (The Simple Parent)

Learn how polar bears keep warm with this science experiment.  (The Pinay Homeschooler)

Color these free polar bear coloring pages.  (Fun for Little Ones)

Make polar bear story telling crowns.  (Books and Giggles)

Make a moving polar bear cub.  (Kids Craft Room)

Learn how blubber insulates polar bears with this great STEM project. (Preschool Powol Packets)

Have lots of fun with this mixed media polar bear craft.  (Where Imagination Grows)

Follow my Polar Bear Activities for Kids Pinterest board for many more ideas for polar bear activities and crafts.