Are you looking for a fun Easter or spring activity to use with your elementary students? This teaching resource invites students to “adopt” a marshmallow Peep and take part in a series of imaginative and educational activities centered around caring for their new friend. This activity is perfect for class parties, writing centers, fast finisher tasks, and more. The best part is that it sparks students creativity, while helping to strengthen their writing skills. Learn more about the Adopt a Peep activities below!
What’s Included in the Adopt a Peep Resource?
The Adopt a Peep resource includes the following:
- adoption certificate to make the experience feel official
- bag toppers so you can package each peep for adoption day
- Design a Peep art activity so students can personalize their new friend
- About My Peep activity so students can describe their peep’s personality and traits
- A Day in the Life of a Peep narrative writing activity
- A Week in the Life of a Peep writing activity
- journal covers to keep student work organized
- differentiated writing pages
Why Teachers Love the Adopt a Peep Activities
Teachers love the Adopt a Peep resource because it…
- promotes creative writing in a fun, seasonal format
- includes differentiated pages to support diverse learning needs
- encourages responsibility and empathy through pretend play and SEL
- is easy to prep with print-and-go pages
- works great as a standalone activity, center rotation, or even a classroom celebration
Why Students Love the Adopt a Peep Activities
Students love the Adopt a Peep resource because…
- They get to adopt and name their very own Peep. It’s like getting a real pet!
- The drawing and decorating activities let them be creative and silly.
- Writing about their Peep’s adventures feels more like play than work.
- The journal becomes a keepsake they’re proud to take home.
- It turns a regular school day into a fun and festive experience.
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In closing, we hope you found this post about our Adopt a Peep activities helpful! If you did, then you may be interested in our other Easter activities for elementary students.
