Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own dinosaur artwork using simple materials.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers or crayons
• Dinosaur templates (optional)

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have all the materials ready and accessible.

Activities

1. Introduction: Begin by discussing dinosaurs with the student. Show pictures or books about dinosaurs to spark their interest.
2. Dinosaur Shapes: Provide the student with construction paper and scissors. Encourage them to cut out different dinosaur shapes. They can either freehand draw the shapes or use dinosaur templates.
3. Decorating Dinosaurs: Once the dinosaur shapes are cut out, let the student use markers or crayons to decorate them. They can add colors, patterns, and even draw facial features.
4. Creating a Dinosaur Scene: Using a separate piece of construction paper, ask the student to create a dinosaur scene. They can glue their decorated dinosaurs onto the paper and add additional elements like trees, volcanoes, or other dinosaurs.
5. Presentation: Give the student an opportunity to present their dinosaur artwork. Ask them to explain their scene and the dinosaurs they created.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs lived a very long time ago. They were giant reptiles that roamed the Earth."
• "We can learn about dinosaurs by looking at their fossils, which are the remains of their bones and teeth."
• "There were many different types of dinosaurs, and they came in various shapes and sizes."
• "Today, we are going to create our own dinosaurs using paper and colors. We can use our imagination to make them look however we want."
• "After we finish making our dinosaurs, we will create a dinosaur scene to show where they might have lived. We can add other things like trees and volcanoes to make it look more interesting."
• "Once we are done, you will have a chance to show and tell about your dinosaur artwork. You can explain what you made and how you made it."