This video is answering the question of why do whales sing.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Whales sing beautiful and complex songs to communicate with each other over long distances. Male humpback whales sing to attract females.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child what they learned about whales singing and ask them why they think whales sing. - Encourage your child to draw a picture of a whale and write a short sentence about why they think whales sing. - Play some calming whale sounds in the background while doing an art project or playing with toys related to whales. - Take your child to a local aquarium or marine center to see real whales and learn more about them.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Whale Song Match GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Listen to recordings of whale songs together and try to match the different patterns and melodies with pictures of the corresponding whales. See if you can identify the different species and learn more about their unique songs.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Whales sing beautiful songs to communicate with each other over long distances. They use their songs to attract mates and express their feelings."