- Counting the number of whales seen
- Identifying patterns in the behavior of the whales
- Estimating the distance between the boat and the whales
- Comparing the size of different whale species
- Recognizing shapes and colors of the whales
Continued development can include creating a whale watching journal where the child can record their observations and practice writing numbers and words. They can also create their own whale counting game by drawing and coloring different types of whales and assigning them different point values. This can help reinforce counting and addition skills.