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Whales and dolphins are wonderful, large sea creatures and they are in our sea! They are warm-blooded mammals - they feed milk to their young. The biggest whales (blue whales) are up to 30 meters long, which is longer than two buses end to end.
Around 26 different species of whales and dolphins live around the coast of Ireland. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has great information on their website. See images of different species and hear the sounds they make. You don't have to be on a boat to see whales and dolphins. See the advice on Ireland's Wildlife website about how to watch whales and dolphins from the shore. They tell you where you have the best chance of spotting these creatures. Also what to watch out for and how to identify the different whales and dolphins. If you spot anything, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group would like to hear from you - to help their research.
Have a look at this video of a father and son meeting a humpback whale when out on a small boat off the Kerry coast. It's an awesome sight so close up!
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Children gain confidence in speaking through demonstrating their knowledge to others. Chatting and listening to your child will help build their communication skills. Talking about words and their meaning in everyday life will also help build your child’s vocabulary – and your own!
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Funny stories are interesting and a good excuse to get your child talking. At mealtimes, each family member could tell something interesting or something funny that happened during the day. Watching TV together can also provide a good opportunity for chat and to discuss what you are watching. Check if your child understands different things they hear and encourage your child to teach you new words and things they have learnt.
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