Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify different dinosaurs, understand basic shapes and numbers through art and play, and explore scientific concepts related to dinosaurs in a fun and engaging way.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• Small dinosaur toys (if available)
• Natural items (like leaves or rocks) found in the yard or house
• Space for movement and play

Before the lesson, gather all materials and find a comfortable space for activities. Make sure to introduce dinosaurs in a fun way, perhaps by showing a picture or a toy.

Activities

• Dinosaur Drawing: The student will use crayons or markers to draw their favorite dinosaur. Encourage them to use lots of colors and shapes!

• Dinosaur Shape Hunt: Go outside or around the house to find natural items that are different shapes (like leaves or rocks). Talk about how some dinosaurs have different shapes, too!

• Dinosaur Dance Party: Play some fun music and have a dance party! Pretend to be different dinosaurs while dancing. Can you stomp like a T-Rex?

• Counting Dinosaurs: If you have small dinosaur toys, count them together. "How many dinosaurs do we have? Let's count them together!"

Talking Points

• "Look at this big dinosaur! What color is it?"
• "Can you stomp like a T-Rex? Let's hear your dinosaur roar!"
• "How many leaves do you see? Let's count them together!"
• "This shape is a circle! Can you find something that is a circle?"
• "Dinosaurs are very big! Can you show me how big you are?"