A Whales Lullabye - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
A Whales Lullaby - Kids
Whales Lullabye - Final Bells
A Whales Lullaby - Karaoke
LITERACY
1. Practice the Letters A–Z
Children trace and practise uppercase and lowercase letters using whale-themed worksheets.
2. Trace the Days of the Week and Copy
Children learn the days of the week in order while practising tracing and handwriting.
3. Writing Practice — Words
Children practise reading and writing key words from A Whale’s Lullaby.
4. Message in a Bottle
Children imagine they are shipwrecked and write a message to place inside a bottle.
5. Writing Names
Children practise writing their own name and the names of family and friends.
6. Story Writing — Poem or Lullaby
Children write their own sea-themed story, poem or lullaby.
7. Finish the Sentence
Children complete sentence starters about the ocean, beaches and sea life.
8. Interesting Words
Children explore new vocabulary through reading, writing, tracing, spelling and discussion.
9. Whale Word Search
Children find hidden whale and ocean words to build spelling and word-recognition skills.
10. Reading and Comprehension
Children read three themed passages and answer questions about whales, lullabies and lighthouses.
NUMERACY
11. Numbers 10–20
Children practise recognising, tracing, writing and counting numbers from 10 to 20.
12. Let’s Count
Children count groups of ocean-themed pictures and complete simple equations.
13. Magical Maths
Children solve addition and subtraction problems using sea-themed pictures.
14. Counting and Calculating
Children complete number sequences, identify missing numbers and practise calculator skills.
15. Bubble Addition and Subtraction
Children solve simple maths problems presented inside colourful number bubbles.
16. Colour the Boxes
Children solve multiplication problems and colour grids to show each answer visually.
17. Addition Puzzle
Children match addition answers to numbered puzzle pieces to reveal a hidden picture.
18. Maths — Rounding
Children practise rounding numbers to the nearest five and ten.
19. Whale Maze
Children navigate a whale-themed maze while developing problem-solving skills.
WHALES AND WATER — SCIENCE
20. A Whale’s Lullaby Flashcards
Children learn about different whale species, ocean animals, lighthouses and sea-related facts.
21. Comparing Whale Sizes
Children compare the sizes of different whales and explore measurement, scale and proportion.
22. Sink or Float
Children predict, test and record which everyday objects sink or float in water.
WHEN YOUR BODY SLEEPS —
SCIENCE AND WELLBEING
23. When Your Body Sleeps
Children learn what happens to the brain and body while they are asleep.
24. The Benefits of Sleep
Children explore why sleep is important for health, learning, mood and energy.
25. Decoding a Secret Message
Children use a code to uncover a hidden message about sleep.
26. Sleep Around the World
Children discover how bedtime routines and sleeping traditions differ around the world.
27. Why Sleep is Super
Children read about the importance of sleep and answer comprehension questions.
28. Getting Ready for Bed
Children cut out and arrange bedtime activities in the order that suits their own routine.
TE REO MĀORI AND CULTURE
29. Te Reo Māori Sounds
Children learn Māori vowel sounds and common letter combinations.
30. Te Reo Phrases
Children practise useful everyday Māori phrases and their meanings.
31. Māori Flashcards
Children learn Māori words for colours, numbers and familiar everyday objects.
32. New Zealand Favourite Foods
Children explore foods commonly enjoyed in Aotearoa New Zealand.
33. New Zealand Word Search
Children find words connected with New Zealand sports and outdoor activities.
34. I Love the Ocean
Children match te reo Māori words with whales and other ocean animals.
35. Things That Help Me Sleep
Children identify habits, routines and choices that support healthy sleep.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
36. Colour Recognition
Children match and sort ocean-themed items by colour.
37. Whale Colouring Pages
Children creatively colour a collection of whale and ocean illustrations.
38. Symmetry Drawing
Children complete the missing half of symmetrical whale-themed pictures.
39. Whale Bubble Painting Craft
Children use bubble-painting techniques to create a whale-inspired artwork.
40. Pop-Up Box Theatre
Children build a pop-up theatre and use it to retell A Whale’s Lullaby.
41. Whale Posters
Children can print and display decorative whale posters for learning spaces or bedrooms.
ANSWERS
42. Answer Pages
A complete answer section helps parents and educators check children’s work.
HOMEWORK AND PROJECTS
43. Brain Boost Weekly — 10 Homework Sheets
A full-term set of Years 1–3 homework sheets combining literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.
44. Whale and Sleep Projects
Children choose from poster, booklet, report, artwork and presentation ideas based on whales, oceans or sleep.
SING THE SONG
1. Lyrics and Music Download
Sing along with the original track or use the instrumental version for group or solo singing.
2. Karaoke and Music Video
Watch and sing along with the A Whale’s Lullaby karaoke video.
3. Lullaby Vocabulary Match
Build understanding of key lullaby and ocean-related words from the song.
4. Ocean Echo Singing
Echo melodic phrases using fun vocal styles and imaginative movements.
5. Fill in the Lyrics
Fill in the missing words to help learn and remember the song.
6. Lyric Crossword
Complete a crossword puzzle using words from the song lyrics.
7. Act It Out
Play a charades-style game where children act out lines from the song.
8. Drift to Sleep Sound Map
Use listening skills to place the song lyrics in the correct order.
9. Answers
Use the answer pages to check and support children’s learning.
PLAY THE SONG
10. Bells and Boomwhacker Video
Children play along with A Whale’s Lullaby using colour-coded notes on bells or boomwhackers.
11. Chord Charts
View the chords for A Whale’s Lullaby on guitar, ukulele and piano.
12. Play the Song on Piano and Guitar
Learn how to play A Whale’s Lullaby on the piano or guitar.
13. Lullaby Notes
Follow the chorus of the song using simple musical notation.
14. Harmony Lesson
Children learn what harmony is and how different vocal parts work together.
15. Introduction to Melody and Harmony
Children learn the difference between melody and harmony and practise singing both parts.
16. A Whale’s Lullaby Harmonisation
Divide into groups and sing the different harmonies in A Whale’s Lullaby.
17. Ocean Soundscape Circle
Work together to create an imaginative soundscape inspired by the ocean.
18. Ocean Instruments
Create an ocean-inspired musical instrument using recycled materials.
MOVE TO THE SONG
19. Exercise Video
Follow simple exercise movements set to A Whale’s Lullaby.
20. Music Movement Patterns
Create rhythm patterns using the key, then clap, tap or play them aloud.
21. Parachute Ocean Waves
Work together to create ocean-wave movements using a parachute.
22. Ocean Drop
A movement and listening game that encourages children to respond carefully to musical cues.
MUSIC WORKSHEETS
23. Musical Spelling
Create a silly sentence to help remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef.
24. Rhythm Challenge
Read and clap rhythm patterns to develop timing and coordination.
25. Music Maths
Add the beat values of musical notes to solve each maths equation.
26. Colour-Coded Notes
Match musical notes on the staff with the correct colours using a colour key.
27. Music Appreciation Worksheet
Listen to the song and reflect on its instruments, musical style and message.
ANSWERS
28. Answer Pages
Use the answer section to check and support children’s learning.
CELEBRATING ME AND WE (SOCIAL STUDIES)
1. Spin It, Twin it, & Win it!
Find a matching (or opposite) partner and race to a spot to score points!
2. Mirror, Mirror
Children take turns sharing something positive about themselves while looking in a mirror.
3. One of a Kind Certificate
Children receive certificates celebrating their unique strengths.
4. My True Colours
Children explore their opinions and learn about others through colour-coded choices.
5. How I am Special
Children record personal details (fingerprints, height etc) and fun facts to celebrate their uniqueness.
6. Five Things I do with my Hands, Feet and Brain
Children identify and draw their strengths
UNDERSTANDING COLOUR (ART)
7. How Colours Make Me Feel
Children explore how different colours make them feel through drawing and discussion.
8. Carly Colour Matching.
Help children connect colours with their written names.
9. Chameleon Copycat
A fast-paced game where children match colour patterns.
10. Colour Bingo
Players match coloured cards to their colour bingo boards.
11. Colour Mixing with Carly
Children predict and mix colours to explore how they change.
12. Colour by Numbers
Children colour Carly by matching numbers to the correct colours.
13. Classroom Chameleon
Children each add a decorated scale to a large chameleon to show and celebrate what makes them unique.
14. Colour Me Unique
Children draw and colour in a picture of a chameleon in a way that represents themselves.
LEARNING CAMOUFLAGE (SCIENCE)
15. Animals that Camouflage
Children learn about camouflage and match animals to five camouflage types.
16. Chameleon Hide and Seek
Children search for Carly using sound clues that get louder as they get closer.
17. Spot the Chameleon
Children find hidden chameleon outlines to sharpen observation skills.
LITERACY
18. Carly Letters
Letter-writing practice sheets.
19. Carly Word and Letter Searches
Practice letter and word recognition with a letter search and three-word searches at different difficulty levels.
20. Carly Write and Discuss
Discuss the story and practice writing words and stories.
21. Word Scramble Maze
Children follow the lines to unscramble the positive message.
NUMERACY & PROBLEM SOLVING
22. Carly Numbers
Number-writing practice sheets.
23. Carly Maths
Carly Maths combines playful counting, colouring, and drawing activities to help children build early number sense.
24. Creating Graphs with Carly
Children sort 32 cards by colour, record their findings in a tally chart and create bar, and pie graphs.
25. Carly Mazes
Children navigate through mazes of varying difficulty.
HOMEWORK/PROJECTS
26. Brain Boost Weekly x10 Homework sheets
Carly-themed homework sheets for the whole term.
27. Chameleon Projects
Make a poster, Booklet, Report or slideshow about Chameleons
1. Download the Song
Sing along with Carly’s catchy original track.
2. Download Karaoke Backing
Use the instrumental version for solo or group singing.
3. Access Karaoke Video
Watch Carly’s animated lyrics and sing along visually.
4. Bells & Boomwhacker Video
Play along with colour-coded notes using bells or boomwhackers.
5. Exercise Video
Follow fun, simple movements set to Carly’s song.
6. Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Learn to play the song on guitar with step-by-step help.
7. Ukulele Tutorial + Chord Chart
Easy chords and instructions for beginner ukulele players..
1. Download the Song
Sing along with Carly’s catchy original track.
2. Download Karaoke Backing
Use the instrumental version for solo or group singing.
3. Access Karaoke Video
Watch Carly’s animated lyrics and sing along visually.
4. Bells & Boomwhacker Video
Play along with colour-coded notes using bells or boomwhackers.
5. Exercise Video
Follow fun, simple movements set to Carly’s song.
6. Guitar Tutorial + Chord Chart
Learn to play the song on guitar with step-by-step help.
7. Ukulele Tutorial + Chord Chart
Easy chords and instructions for beginner ukulele players..
8. Piano Tutorial + Chord Chart
Follow a simple piano version of Carly’s tune with matching chords.
9. Rhythm Tutorial (Cajon)
Tap along with rhythm patterns using a cajon or similar drum.
10. Music Theory Worksheets
Learn basic music concepts like rhythm, pitch, and notation.
11. Music Flash Cards
Quick, interactive games for learning music symbols and notes.
12. Music Appreciation Worksheet
Listen and reflect on the song’s instruments, style, and message.
8. Piano Tutorial + Chord Chart
Follow a simple piano version of Carly’s tune with matching chords.
9. Rhythm Tutorial (Cajon)
Tap along with rhythm patterns using a cajon or similar drum.
10. Music Theory Worksheets
Learn basic music concepts like rhythm, pitch, and notation.
11. Music Flash Cards
Quick, interactive games for learning music symbols and notes.
12. Music Appreciation Worksheet
Listen and reflect on the song’s instruments, style, and message.
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