I Lived Inside a Whale Book Companion | Preschool Feelings, Friendship & More!

Bring meaningful conversations about feelings, friendship, and finding calm spaces into your classroom with this no-prep companion packet for I Lived Inside a Whale by Xin Li!

Designed specifically for preschool learners, this resource helps children explore emotions, make predictions, sequence events, and connect personally with Emma's story through simple, engaging activities that encourage discussion and creativity.

Perfect for preschool classrooms, Pre-K centers, homeschool families, counselors, and social-emotional learning lessons!

Included in this resource:

✔ Before Reading picture discussion page

✔ Prediction activity

✔ Feelings and emotions worksheet

✔ "My Quiet Place" drawing activity

✔ Story sequencing activity

✔ Design Your Own Whale creative page

✔ Whale science facts page

✔ Friendship reflection activity

✔ Extension ideas for home or classroom use

✔ No-prep printable pages

Skills Covered:

⭐ Social-emotional learning (SEL)

⭐ Emotional awareness and self-expression

⭐ Prediction and comprehension skills

⭐ Story sequencing

⭐ Fine motor development

⭐ Friendship and kindness

⭐ Early science connections

⭐ Oral language and discussion

This packet was created with preschool learners in mind and is intended to be completed with adult support. Activities encourage meaningful conversations and celebrate that there are no wrong answers when children share their feelings and ideas.

Perfect for:

❤️ Preschool classrooms

❤️ Pre-K programs

❤️ Homeschool families

❤️ SEL lessons

❤️ Quiet corner activities

❤️ Read-aloud extensions

Simply print and go—no prep required!

Please Note: This resource is designed to be used as a companion to the book I Lived Inside A Whale. The book is not included. A purchasing link is provided within. 

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