At home
Let a child choose a page, then follow their questions. Short conversations, drawings and read-alouds are all good ways to explore.
Try asking
“What surprised you?” or “What do you think the whale needs to stay safe?”
A note for grown-ups
Curiosity makes a great starting point.
Silly Whales gives families and educators a gentle, age-flexible way to explore marine life together.
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In the classroom
Use the pages as a warm-up for a unit on animal adaptations, habitats, sound or human impacts on ecosystems.
Try a class activity
Have students sketch an ocean food web and mark where a whale fits. Invite them to label one connection they want to learn more about.
ObserveWhat details can learners find on the page?
AskWhich questions can be answered with evidence?
ActWhat age-appropriate action can learners take?
Built for shared exploration
The site uses original educational copy and simple activities. It is an independent learning project and is not affiliated with NOAA or any government agency. Please preview materials and supervise children online and during outdoor activities.
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