Brain Builders: Ice Skating Penguins

You know what this winter needs? More ice skating penguins! This fun project is nifty to do and creates a delightful DIY toy.

Materials needed: 

• magnets
• popsicle stick
• hot glue gun
• pie tin
• salt/sugar/small scoop of snow
• penguin cut out of cardstock. You can draw your own or copy and print tie image below.

Directions:  

1. Print and decorate penguin.  Be sure to leave an extra square piece at the penguin’s feet to glue onto the magnet.  

2. Glue a magnet to the popsicle stick and to the penguin’s feet. 

3.  Fill a pie tin with a small amount of salt or sugar or even a small scoop of snow.

4.  Make the penguin swirl and twirl and dance!  

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