Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and name different dinosaurs, understand basic facts about dinosaurs, and engage in reading activities related to dinosaurs.

Materials and Prep

• Dinosaur books or printouts
• Dinosaur flashcards (optional)
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of dinosaurs to the student by showing them pictures or reading a dinosaur book together. Discuss what dinosaurs are and explain that they lived millions of years ago.

2. Choose a few different dinosaurs and create flashcards with their names and pictures. Show the flashcards to the student and ask them to repeat the names of the dinosaurs.

3. Have the student select their favorite dinosaur and draw it on a piece of construction paper. Encourage them to use their imagination and be creative.

4. Help the student write the name of their chosen dinosaur below their drawing. You can write it first and have them trace over it with a marker or crayon.

5. Read a dinosaur-themed book together, focusing on pointing out and discussing the names of different dinosaurs mentioned in the book.

6. Encourage the student to practice reading by asking them to find and read the names of dinosaurs in the book or on the flashcards.

7. Wrap up the lesson by reviewing the names of the dinosaurs learned and asking the student questions about dinosaurs, such as their size or what they ate.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs were big animals that lived a long, long time ago."
• "They had special names like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops."
• "We can learn about dinosaurs by reading books and looking at pictures."
• "Let's draw our favorite dinosaur and write its name below the drawing."
• "Now, we can practice reading by finding and saying the names of dinosaurs in our book or on the flashcards."
• "Dinosaurs came in different sizes, some were really big and some were smaller."
• "Some dinosaurs ate plants, while others ate other dinosaurs."