Recently we went into San Francisco to visit the amazing dinosaur exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. It was such a hit! The kids loved digging for fossils and playing games to learn about Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Now that I've gotten the kids excited about dinosaurs, I thought it would be fun to try out some simple dino-themed activities at home! Today I'm sharing 5 easy dinosaur themed activities for toddlers and preschoolers.Â
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These dinosaur themed activities are all ones that can last for awhile! I love that they incorporate imaginative play along with creating and being active!
Click on each title below to go to the full activity tutorial.
1. Colorful Paper Plate Dinosaurs- These are such a simple way to make your own dinosaurs! I'll bet you already have all the materials!
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2. Fizzy Dino Bath- What's better than taking your own bath? Giving your dinosaurs a bath! Pop over to Busy Toddler to see how to set this one up!
3. Dinosaur Eggs- Excavation activities are fascinating to kids! Little Bins for Little Hands has some great tips for how to set up this amazing dinosaur science activity!Â
4. Dinosaur Feet- Do you have a dino-lover than wants to stomp around and BE a dinosaur? This activity is for you! Rainy Day Mum has all the details on her blog.
5. Save the Dinosaurs- This activity is pretty hysterical! I was amazed at all of the pretend play dinosaur fun my daughter had as she sorted! Head to my Toddler Approved Instagram for details.
RELATED: Need more ideas for toddlers or preschoolers? Check out these 25 quick easy toddler activities!
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