Inside A Whale’s Lullaby Resource & Activity Pack:
 
LITERACY
Practice the Letters A–Z: Children trace and practise uppercase and lowercase letters using whale-themed worksheets.
Trace the Days of the Week and Copy: Children learn the days of the week in order while practising tracing and handwriting.
Writing Practice — Words: Children practise reading and writing key words from A Whale’s Lullaby.
Message in a Bottle: Children imagine they are shipwrecked and write a message to place inside a bottle.
Writing Names: Children practise writing their own name and the names of family and friends.
Story Writing — Poem or Lullaby: Children write their own sea-themed story, poem or lullaby.
Finish the Sentence: Children complete sentence starters about the ocean, beaches and sea life.
Interesting Words: Children explore new vocabulary through reading, writing, tracing, spelling and discussion.
Whale Word Search: Children find hidden whale and ocean words to build spelling and word-recognition skills.
Reading and Comprehension: Children read three themed passages and answer questions about whales, lullabies and lighthouses.
 
NUMERACY
Numbers 10–20: Children practise recognising, tracing, writing and counting numbers from 10 to 20.
Let’s Count: Children count groups of ocean-themed pictures and complete simple equations.
Magical Maths: Children solve addition and subtraction problems using sea-themed pictures.
Counting and Calculating: Children complete number sequences, identify missing numbers and practise calculator skills.
Bubble Addition and Subtraction: Children solve simple maths problems presented inside colourful number bubbles.
Colour the Boxes: Children solve multiplication problems and colour grids to show each answer visually.
Addition Puzzle: Children match addition answers to numbered puzzle pieces to reveal a hidden picture.
Maths — Rounding: Children practise rounding numbers to the nearest five and ten.
Whale Maze: Children navigate a whale-themed maze while developing problem-solving skills.
 
WHALES AND WATER — SCIENCE
A Whale’s Lullaby Flashcards: Children learn about different whale species, ocean animals, lighthouses and sea-related facts.
Comparing Whale Sizes: Children compare the sizes of different whales and explore measurement, scale and proportion.
Sink or Float: Children predict, test and record which everyday objects sink or float in water.
 
WHEN YOUR BODY SLEEPS — SCIENCE AND WELLBEING
When Your Body Sleeps: Children learn what happens to the brain and body while they are asleep.
The Benefits of Sleep: Children explore why sleep is important for health, learning, mood and energy.
Decoding a Secret Message: Children use a code to uncover a hidden message about sleep.
Sleep Around the World: Children discover how bedtime routines and sleeping traditions differ around the world.
Why Sleep is Super: Children read about the importance of sleep and answer comprehension questions.
Getting Ready for Bed: Children cut out and arrange bedtime activities in the order that suits their own routine.
 
TE REO MĀORI AND CULTURE
Te Reo Māori Sounds: Children learn Māori vowel sounds and common letter combinations.
Te Reo Phrases: Children practise useful everyday Māori phrases and their meanings.
Māori Flashcards: Children learn Māori words for colours, numbers and familiar everyday objects.
New Zealand Favourite Foods: Children explore foods commonly enjoyed in Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand Word Search: Children find words connected with New Zealand sports and outdoor activities.
I Love the Ocean: Children match te reo Māori words with whales and other ocean animals.
Things That Help Me Sleep: Children identify habits, routines and choices that support healthy sleep.
 
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Colour Recognition: Children match and sort ocean-themed items by colour.
Whale Colouring Pages: Children creatively colour a collection of whale and ocean illustrations.
Symmetry Drawing: Children complete the missing half of symmetrical whale-themed pictures.
Whale Bubble Painting Craft: Children use bubble-painting techniques to create a whale-inspired artwork.
Pop-Up Box Theatre: Children build a pop-up theatre and use it to retell A Whale’s Lullaby.
Whale Posters: Children can print and display decorative whale posters for learning spaces or bedrooms.
 
ANSWERS
Answer Pages: A complete answer section helps parents and educators check children’s work.
 
HOMEWORK AND PROJECTS
Brain Boost Weekly — 10 Homework Sheets: A full-term set of Years 1–3 homework sheets combining literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.
Whale and Sleep Projects: Children choose from poster, booklet, report, artwork and presentation ideas based on whales, oceans or sleep.