What’s That Goat Doing? Learn Polish with Poznań’s Surprise
Every day at noon, crowds gather in Poznań to watch two mechanical goats butt heads high above the town square. But this isn’t just a show it’s also a fun way to start learning Polish!
Why Kids Love the Poznań Goats
- It’s silly and surprising—perfect for grabbing attention
- It connects language learning to real places and traditions
- It introduces legend-based vocabulary that sticks
Fun Polish Words from the Town Square
- Koziołek – Little goat
- Wieża – Tower
- Zegar – Clock
- Miasto – City
- Legenda – Legend
- Tłum – Crowd
- Dwanaście – Twelve
- Widzieć – To see
- Róg – Horn
- Zegarowa wieża – Clock tower
Try this phrase: O dwunastej widzimy koziołki! (At twelve, we see the little goats!)
Poznań-Inspired Polish Activities
“Build a Clock Tower”
Use paper and cardboard to build a mini version of Poznań’s tower, then act out the legend using goat puppets and Polish words.
“Legend Time!”
Tell the story of the goats using pictures and teach key words like koziołek, wieża, and zegar. Kids can retell it in their own words.
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Final Thoughts
From legends in the sky to laughter in the square, Poznań’s goats help kids see that Polish is full of fun and surprise—one koziołek at a time.
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