Facts about Dolphins

🐬 Dolphin Fun Facts for Kids

Welcome to Joey Saves the Day! Today, we’re diving into the deep blue sea to meet one of the ocean’s smartest and friendliest animals, the dolphin!

🌟 10 Dolphin Facts Written Just for You

1. Dolphins breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads. Even though they live in water, they need to come up for air just like us!

2. They love to swim together in groups called pods. A pod is like a dolphin family that sticks together and helps each other.

3. Dolphins talk with clicks and whistles. Each dolphin has its own sound, kind of like a name!

4. They use sound to “see.” Dolphins send out sounds that bounce off objects. This helps them find food and explore, even in dark water.

5. Dolphins are playful! They jump, spin, and sometimes ride waves just for fun.

6. They’re super smart. Dolphins can solve problems, learn tricks, and even recognize themselves in mirrors.

7. Baby dolphins are called calves. They stay close to their moms and drink milk until they’re ready to eat fish.

8. Some dolphins can swim up to 20 miles per hour. That’s faster than most people can run!

9. Dolphins help each other. If one dolphin is hurt or sick, others may stay nearby to protect it.

10. There are over 40 kinds of dolphins. The bottlenose dolphin is the most famous, but there are many more to discover!

💙 Gentle Reflection Prompt

If you were a dolphin, what would your pod be like? Who would you want swimming beside you?

✏️ Design Your Dolphin Pod – Step-by-Step Activity

Goal: Help kids learn about dolphins while expressing kindness, creativity, and gratitude.

🐬 What You’ll Need:

• Blank paper or printable worksheet

• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

• Optional: stickers or ocean-themed decorations

🌟 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Title Your Page

Write “My Dolphin Pod” at the top of your paper. Add your name as the pod leader!

Step 2: Draw Your Dolphins

Draw 3–5 dolphins. They can be big, small, jumping, or swimming. Let your imagination swim free!

Step 3: Name Each Dolphin

Give each dolphin a fun name. You can use ocean-inspired names like Splash, Bubbles, or Wave, or make up your own!

Step 4: Add a Fun Fact

Under each dolphin, write one fun fact. For example:

• “Splash loves to leap over waves.”

• “Bubbles is great at finding fish.”

• “Wave whistles a happy tune!”

Step 5: Create a Gratitude Bubble

Draw a speech bubble near your pod and write:

Step 6: Decorate Your Ocean Scene

Add waves, sunshine, fish, or seaweed. Make it colorful and fun!

💙 Bonus Reflection

Ask: “What makes a good pod friend?”

Let kids share ideas like kindness, listening, helping, or playing together.

Get your printable dolphin worksheet here:

 

 

 

Books about Dolphins:

1. Everything Dolphin What Kids Really Want to Know about Dolphins by Marty Crisp

2. Dolphin Adventure by Wayne Grover

3. Dolphins by Rebecca Heller

4. Facts About the Amazon River Dolphin by Lisa Strattin

Parents/caretakers, be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.