Dinosaur activities are a great way to plan some educational fun for kids, including games, crafts, and hands-on activities.
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Do you have a kid who loves dinosaurs? They are sure to enjoy these dinosaur activities! We’ve collected the best ideas from bloggers, including some messy experiments, hands-on learning activities, crafts, and play ideas.
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DIY dinosaur fossils
You can make your own DIY dinosaur fossils with your kids using a homemade clay recipe from A Night Owl Blog.
Sand volcano
Build a sand volcano right in your backyard sandbox for a fun dino activity that doubles as a science experiment. Learn how at Growing a Jeweled Rose.
Toilet tube skeleton
Save paper towel and toilet paper tubes to build a giant dinosaur skeleton. Your Modern Family has the details on how to set up this activity.
DIY dinosaur hat
Add a DIY dinosaur hat to your child’s pretend play wardrobe. This cute idea from Laly Mom looks like a tyrannosaurus rex but could be changed up to look like your child’s favorite.
Sensory bin
Set up a dinosaur-themed sensory bin, via Fireflies and Mud Pies, for a great open-ended activity that will appeal to toddlers and preschoolers, as well as older kids.
Dinosaur dig
Set up a dinosaur dig and let your kids hunt for fossils with this fun idea from Planning Playtime. Let them practice being an archaeologist and studying what they find.
Dino tracks art
Use your kids’ favorite toys or pick up a set of plastic dinosaurs from the dollar store to make dino track art at Sunshine and Chaos.
Measure and sort
Montessori activities encourage kids to think about learning through hands-on activities. This measure and sort activity at Montessori From the Heart is a great way to practice language, motor skills, and more.
Tissue box feet
Kids will love stomping around and pretending to be a dinosaur, wearing these tissue box feet from A Bird and a Bean.
Fizzy Eggs
STEM activities are a great learning activity. Kids will be excited to hatch tiny dinosaurs from these fizzy eggs from Simple Everyday Mom.
Paper plate dinosaur
Preschoolers will love helping you make a paper plate dinosaur while older kids can make more detailed creations. See more at Toddler Approved.
Dinosaur garden
Set up a dinosaur garden in your backyard or a planter and watch your kids play all summer long. Learn how to set it up with a video tutorial at Gluesticks.
LEGO dinosaurs
Get inspiration for building five LEGO dinosaurs with common bricks and other pieces at Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls.
Matching maze
This dinosaur matching maze is easy to set up on a wall or other flat surface in your house so kids can practice matching. See it at Stay at Home Educator.
Dinosaur night light
Crafts by Amanda has a tutorial to make a dinosaur night light that too cool! Create a tiny terrarium with your kids that can light up in the dark.
Erupting slime
If your kids like slime, you have to try making this erupting slime at Teach Beside Me. Use it to talk about how dinosaurs might’ve gone extinct with a science experiment.
Dinosaur yoga
Try this dinosaur yoga lesson plan on Kids Yoga Stories for a fun way to get your kids moving, playing, and relaxing.
Scavenger hunt
Plan an indoor scavenger hunt and write your own clues for kids to find toy dinosaurs at home with Ideas for the Home by Kenarry.
T-rex game
Play this t-rex game indoors or outside. This idea from Get Your Holiday on is easy to set up and sure to cause plenty of giggles.
Frozen dinosaur excavation
This frozen dinosaur excavation activity at Mombrite is perfect for a hot sunny day. It requires some prep ahead of time but will keep kids busy for a while.
If you’re planning a backyard summer camp, dinosaurs make a great daily or weekly theme. There is so much to learn and do and most of these activities can be customized to fit your kids’ favorite prehistoric creatures.
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