If your kids are anything like mine, they can break things merely by thinking about them. The idea for this activity was inspired by yet another broken toy. Somebody managed to rip the head off a plastic dinosaur skeleton. How they managed to do this with their tiny tot fingers is beyond me, because that sucker was TOUGH. But it occurred to me that this would be a great opportunity to create a mini dinosaur dig site. It was so simple to put together, and my kids loved being little paleontologists. Picking away at the dirt with tools of various sizes is great for those fine motor skills. So if you have a dino-enthusiast in your home, give this dinosaur dig activity a try!
Lava Slime for your Preschool Dinosaur Theme
Would you like to make a small world sensory bin for your preschool dinosaur theme? Make this oozy lava slime with just 3 ingredients (plus water). Your child will love squishing her fingers in the slime and using her imagination to rescue her dinosaur toys from the lava flow.
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Volcano Blow Art for Your Dinosaur Theme
Are you looking for a fun, easy art project for your preschool dinosaur theme? Try this volcano blow art technique. It’s simple to set up, and it’s a fun way for young children to create unique artwork – without a paintbrush!
Hungry T-Rex Number Recognition Game
Uh-oh! There’s a scary-looking T-Rex in town, and he’s hungry! Hurry up and feed him the juicy steaks that he’s craving – or risk getting chomped! Play this Hungry T-Rex game with your little one to work on counting and number recognition.
The BEST Picture Books for Your Dinosaur Theme
Are you planning a dinosaur theme for your little one’s preschool activities? Do you have a child that just loves everything dino-related? Find these 12 high-quality picture books at your local library or bookstore to please the most avid dinosaur fan.
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Melted Crayon Art with Dinosaur Stencils
Have you ever experimented with crayons beyond just coloring with them? An internet search produces some pretty amazing artwork, from melted crayon art to carved crayon sculptures. This particular art project was inspired by a lone red crayon that was left behind to melt in my vehicle. Good times, for sure, but THIS melted crayon activity is actually fun, with minimal cleanup. Read on to learn how to make easy melted crayon dinosaur art using crayon shavings.
Build-a-Dinosaur Tinker Tray
We love tinker trays in our house. We pull ours out about once a week (Tinker Tuesdays, anyone?) and my daughter, J-Bear (5), never fails to construct something awesome.
But what if you’re doing a dinosaur unit for your children and you want to add a dino-twist to your tinker tray? How would you do that? Continue reading for some ideas.