Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to engage in physical activities while learning about dinosaurs.

Materials and Prep

• Open space for movement
• Imagination

Activities

1. Dino Stomp:

   Imagine you are a big, strong dinosaur. Stomp your feet and make loud stomping sounds as you move around the room. This activity will help you practice gross motor skills and coordination.

2. Dino Jump:

   Pretend to be a dinosaur jumping over obstacles. Set up pillows, cushions, or soft toys as obstacles and jump over them one by one. This activity will help you improve your jumping ability and balance.

3. Dino Hunt:

   Imagine you are a dinosaur explorer. Walk around the room and search for hidden dinosaur toys or pictures. When you find one, do a little victory dance. This activity will help you practice walking and improve your observation skills.

4. Dino Yoga:

   Try some dinosaur-inspired yoga poses. Pretend to be a T-Rex with your arms in front of you like tiny dinosaur arms. Stretch your neck like a Brachiosaurus reaching for leaves. This activity will help you relax and improve flexibility.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have so much fun pretending to be dinosaurs while doing physical activities!"
• "Dinosaurs were big creatures that lived a long time ago. They had different shapes and sizes, just like we do."
• "When we stomp our feet and make loud stomping sounds, we can pretend to be big, strong dinosaurs."
• "Jumping over obstacles like dinosaurs can help us practice our jumping skills and balance."
• "We can go on a dinosaur hunt and find hidden dinosaur toys or pictures. It's like being a dinosaur explorer!"
• "Sometimes, we can do dinosaur-inspired yoga poses to stretch and relax our bodies."