Antarctica Learning Resources for Primary Schools
KS1 & KS2 (3rd–6th Class) audio, worksheets and activities inspired by explorer Tom Crean's real-life Antarctic expeditions
For over a century, Tom Crean's story was almost lost. I believe the best way to make sure that never happens again is to put the next generation in charge of keeping it alive — there's no better role model for a young, impressionable mind than a man who chose loyalty and courage over fame.
Start Exploring: Hear Antarctica
15 Immersive Antarctic Soundscapes
Hear Antarctica brings Tom Crean's expeditions to life through sound — from penguins and orcas to blizzards and the crack of breaking ice. Explore all 15 soundscapes free online, then bring them into the classroom with the printable Mission Worksheets, found in The Ultimate Tom Crean Learning Bundle.
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A Certificate Worth Earning
The Tom Crean Junior Polar Explorer Certificate is awarded for completing all 15 Hear Antarctica Mission Worksheets, found in The Ultimate Tom Crean Learning Bundle.
Each mission worksheet is built around carefully researched, fact-checked material — so a completed certificate genuinely reflects real learning, not just a few minutes spent listening to a sound. I personally sign every certificate design, and I want it to mean something when a child receives one.
The certificate is included as part of the bundle — see below to explore everything inside.
The Ultimate Tom Crean Learning Bundle
Bring the Sounds Home or Into Class
Alongside these free online Antarctic sound resources, a full library of printable and presentation resources is available through TES, Mash and Payhip. The Ultimate Tom Crean Learning Bundle brings together 25+ Antarctica learning resources spanning literacy, numeracy, geography and history for ages 3–11, including:
- Tom Crean's Antarctic Alphabet
- Tom Crean's Picture Story Trail (ages 5–7 literacy)
- Investigating Tom Crean (ages 8–11 literacy)
- Search & Discover: Tom Crean word search
- Tom Crean's Friendly Polar Maths (two-tier, ages 6–11)
- Tom Crean's Global Voyage Log & Expedition Map
- Tom Crean School Slideshow (PowerPoint / Keynote / PDF)
- Antarctica with Tom The Mighty Explorer slideshow & Ice Test quiz
- Tom The Mighty Explorer colouring sheets
- All 15 Hear Antarctica mission worksheets, in colour and printer-friendly grayscale
- Tom The Mighty Explorer children's quiz, with answer key
- The Tom Crean Junior Polar Explorer certificate
Choose whichever platform suits you best — the bundle is exactly the same wherever you shop:
Bring This Into the Classroom
If you'd rather see these Antarctic learning resources used in class, the easiest way is to let your child's teacher know they exist.
Feel free to copy and send this to your child's teacher:
About the Book
Tom the Mighty Explorer
This whole series is inspired by Tom the Mighty Explorer, a beautifully illustrated book bringing Tom Crean's real-life Antarctic adventures to young readers aged 6–10.
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