Penguin Speech & Language Activities

Penguins are a fun topic to incorporate into speech-language therapy sessions. Families can talk about where penguins live, their habitats, and research fun facts about the animals. While reading, adults can ask comprehension questions or have the child make predictions. For a fun extension activity, consider making penguin crafts out of construction paper or modeling clay. These activities can incorporate following directions and naming attributes. 

Below is a list of winter books about penguins. Happy reading!

• “If You Were a Penguin,” by Florence Friedmann Minor

• “Penguins Don’t Wear Sweaters,” by Marikka Tamura

• “Jonty Gentoo - the Adventures of a Penguin,” by Julia Donaldson

• “Do Penguins Like the Cold,” by Huw Lewis-Jones

Readers: What are your favorite books about penguins?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.