Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn all about dinosaurs and have fun exploring their world!

Materials and Prep

• Coloring pencils or markers
• Blank paper
• Imagination and curiosity

No prior knowledge needed, just come ready to learn and have fun!

Activities

• Dino Drawing: Draw your favorite dinosaur and give it a creative name!
• Dino Excavation: Pretend to be a paleontologist and dig for dinosaur bones in your backyard (or a sandbox)!
• Dino Dance Party: Dance like a dinosaur to some fun music and imagine what it would be like to stomp around like one!

Talking Points

• What are dinosaurs?
  "Dinosaurs were huge creatures that lived millions of years ago. They come in all shapes and sizes!"
• How did dinosaurs move?
  "Some dinosaurs walked on two legs, while others walked on four. Can you try moving like a T-Rex?"
• What did dinosaurs eat?
  "Dinosaurs had different diets. Some were herbivores and ate plants, while others were carnivores and ate meat!"
• How do we know about dinosaurs?
  "We learn about dinosaurs from fossils, which are like puzzle pieces that scientists put together to learn more about these amazing creatures!"