Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own dinosaur artwork and appreciate different art styles.

Materials and Prep

• White paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• Dinosaur pictures or books for reference

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Start by discussing dinosaurs with your child. Show them pictures or read a book about dinosaurs to spark their interest.
2. Ask your child to choose their favorite dinosaur and draw it on a piece of white paper using colored pencils or crayons. Encourage them to be creative and use their imagination.
3. Once the drawing is complete, help your child cut out the dinosaur shape using scissors.
4. Next, have your child create a background for their dinosaur artwork. They can draw a landscape or use additional materials such as colored paper or fabric to create a textured background.
5. After the background is ready, assist your child in gluing the dinosaur onto the background. Encourage them to experiment with different placements and angles to make their artwork visually interesting.
6. Finally, display your child's dinosaur artwork in a prominent place, such as on the wall or refrigerator, and have a discussion about their creation. Ask them questions about their choice of colors, the dinosaur's features, and what they like most about their artwork.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs lived a long time ago, even before our grandparents were born."
• "We can learn about dinosaurs by looking at pictures or reading books about them."
• "We can use our imagination to draw our favorite dinosaur."
• "We can use different colors to make our dinosaur artwork look beautiful."
• "Cutting out our dinosaur carefully helps us make it stand out."
• "Creating a background for our artwork makes it more interesting and fun to look at."
• "Gluing our dinosaur onto the background helps it stay in place."
• "We can talk about our artwork and share what we like about it."
• "We can display our artwork to show others our creativity and hard work."