The school began in September with two animal gifts. One was a fabulous big penguin, a gift from Melissa’s mother-in-law; the other was a wonderful bouquet of balloons with a white bear attached. They both enchanted the children and have taken their place in the school’s collection of stuffed animals. They have provided endless hours of fun.

But the penguin has led a more adventurous life. He was first  sighted in the classroom, reading a book about penguins, or, as one of the kids said, “reading about what his own kind is doing”. The next sighting was at the drawing table.

Then it was in the housekeeping area eating none other than sushi. The kids decided to see how he liked pizza.

He started receiving visitors; the children brought penguins from home to join him and them  at rest time. Now he was in big demand.

Next thing we knew, he was stepping out of the classroom and was spotted trying out the slide, the swing, and checking out the radishes in the garden.

Now the penguin is going on the road. Each weekend, one child will take home the penguin with a camera and a notepad tucked inside. Along with their families, they will photograph and chronicle his adventures and bring them back to the school to share with the children.

Stay tuned for the continuing adventures of the Children’s Center Preschool Penguin.Tweet