Polar Bears and Penguins

Many of the teachers I work with are working on (or just completed) lesson plans about penguins or polar bears. I wrote a song about both last week and I thought I would share them. Enjoy.

 

A Big Old Polar Bear
(Tune: Polly Wolly Doodle)

 I’ve got big paws to crunch the snow
I’m a big old polar bear.
I’ve got thick fur, when the cold winds blow.
I’m a big old polar bear. 

I’m a bear. (Roar. Roar.) I’m a bear. (Roar. Roar.)
I’m a big old polar bear.
My fur looks white, to hide in plain sight.
I’m a big old polar bear.

 I did some research for this polar bear song. Here are a few facts we sing about that you can pass on to your kiddos:

  • Polar bears have large paws (12 inches across) to help distribute their weight across snow and ice. 
  • Polar bears have incredibly thick fur. They have a thin layer of blubber under their black skin, but it is actually their fur that keeps them warm and protects them from the frigid Arctic winds.
  • Polar bears don't actually have white fur... it just looks white. Their fur is hollow! Their white appearance helps them sneak up on their dinner... seals!


Waddle, Waddle
(Tune: Clementine) 

Waddle. Waddle. Waddle. Waddle.
Waddle. Waddle. Belly-flop!
Sliding. Sliding. Sliding. Sliding.
Sliding. Sliding. Hop. Hop. Hop! 

Flap your wings and stomp your flippers.
Move your beaks up and down.
Flap your wings and stomp your flippers.
All the penguins wiggle ‘round!

Happy Singing! Stay warm!