INTERESTING FACT
It was onced believed that a Puffin was a fish as well as a bird. People thought it was born from rotting piece of wood floating in the sea, instead of hatching out from an egg as we know it does today.

Teacher Resources

Teachers, on this page you will find worksheets you can print and use in your classroom. Most were made by other teachers (credit is given at the bottom of each worksheet). Feel free to use them and email us at puffinpalooza @ gmail dot com if you have any worksheets you would like to share.

Why puffins don’t freeze (Activity)
Objective: To feel how a layer of fat helps insulate the body from the chilling effects of cold water

Puffin Word Scrambler —  Teacher Key
Objective: To unscramble puffin-related words

Vocabulary Word Cards (Vocabulary)
Objective: To learn puffin-related vocabulary words

Vocabulary Word Card Definitions (Vocabulary)
Objective: To learn puffin-related vocabulary words — this goes with the previous Vocabulary Word Cards.

Puffin Vocabulary Quiz (Vocabulary)
Objective: To learn puffin-related vocabulary words — this accompanies the previous two activities

Puffin Poem Grammar / Art
Objective: To write a poem about puffins and draw a picture of a puffin

Travel Brochure Grammar / Art
Objective: Create a brochure for travelers who might want to visit Heimaey Island–to give descriptions and illustrations.

For more fun activities try the Puffin Fun page here.