Whales Animal Study for PreK

Make learning about whales fun, simple, and hands-on with this weeklong science unit designed for Preschool and Pre-K. If you’re looking for a low-prep, engaging whale study for your little learners, this is it! 🐋

This unit is filled with simple, student-friendly activities, real photos, and clear science concepts to help your students learn all about whales in a way that makes sense for them. You can follow the easy weekly plan or use the activities throughout your day in centers, whole group, or small group time.THIS WHALE UNIT IS INCLUDED IN OUR:

• Pre K Science MEGA Bundle

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:

⭐ Teacher Tools & Planning

• Weeklong Lesson Plans
• Teacher Guide
• Science Talk Questions
• At-Home Family Letter
• Book, Video, and Song Lists

⭐ Whole Group Lessons

• Whale Facts Posters (real photos + simple facts)
• Interactive Question of the Week
• Definition Posters (kid-friendly vocabulary)
• Word Wall Cards

⭐ Early Literacy Connections

• Whale Emergent Reader
• “I See Whales” Emergent Reader
• Writing Center Pages (with multiple levels of support)
• Circle Maps (before and after learning)

⭐ Hands-On Science Activities

• Parts of a Whale Posters + Worksheets
• Whale Life Cycle Posters + Life Cycle Hat
• Can/Have/Are Anchor Activity
• Whale Facts or Research Craft

⭐ Play-Based Learning & Engagement

• Whale Fingerplay (perfect for transitions)
• Whale Craft
• Whale Bingo (great for listening skills)
• Sensory Bin Ideas
• STEM Center Activities

⭐ Centers & Exploration

• Science Center Setup + Materials List
• Open-ended exploration ideas
• Easy-to-use center activities that build curiosity

This resource comes as a ZIP file. Please unzip on a computer to access the materials. You may need to right-click and select “Extract All” after downloading.