Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about dolphins and their characteristics.

Materials and Prep

• Books or online resources about dolphins
• Drawing materials (paper and crayons or markers)

Activities

• Read a book or watch a video about dolphins. Pay attention to their appearance, behaviors, and where they live.

• Draw a picture of a dolphin. Use your favorite colors and try to include details like their fins and flippers.

• Play a game of "Dolphin Charades". Act out different dolphin actions, such as swimming, jumping, or making clicking sounds.

• Listen to dolphin sounds online. Try to imitate their clicks and whistles.

• Discuss with an adult or write down three interesting facts you learned about dolphins.

Talking Points

• "Dolphins are amazing creatures that live in the ocean."

• "They have smooth skin, a dorsal fin on their back, and flippers on their sides."

• "Dolphins love to swim and jump out of the water. They can do flips too!"

• "They communicate with each other using clicks and whistles."

• "Dolphins are very intelligent and can learn tricks and play games with humans."