Easy Dinosaur Crafts for Preschoolers
Welcome to the land before crafts! Are you ready to take a trip back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth?
We’ve got 25 easy dinosaur crafts for preschoolers that are guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained and engaged.
From stegosaurus stamping to dino-mite paper plate art, these activities are perfect for preschoolers who are fascinated by these ancient creatures.
So grab some glue and add one or more of these crafts to your upcoming dinosaur activities for preschool!
If you’ve got a dinosaur fan in your house or in your preschool, you’re going to love all the amazing dinosaur crafts for preschoolers that I’ve featured below.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy craft or one that’s a little more in depth, you’ll find plenty of ideas in this collection of dinosaur crafts.
Just scroll down to see what I’ve found for you!
Easy Dinosaur Crafts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers will love these simple but fun dinosaur crafts.
They're perfect for a prehistoric-themed party or as an activity to keep kids entertained on a rainy day.
Best of all, they're easy enough even for young children to do by themselves.
Your young paleontologist will love creating these egg carton dinosaurs.
With some paint and a few household craft supplies, they can create a whole herd of them!
With a little help from mom (cutting out the felt), your kids will have a blast making felt dinosaurs over and over again.
Here’s a cute cupcake liner dinosaur craft that is perfect for preschoolers to create!
This is one of the easiest dinosaur crafts I’ve seen! Even your toddlers can make this triceratops craft.
After reading Dinosaur Pet, your preschoolers will love creating their very own mini dinosaurs in a jar.
This craft stick and clothespin stegosaurus dinosaur craft is sure to elicit hours of imaginative play!
Grab your toy dinosaurs, make a batch of salt dough, and let your kids make some DIY salt dough dinosaur fossils.
Your toddlers will love painting and decorating this easy dinosaur craft.
Add a dinosaur hobby horse to your play space, and your kids will have a blast stomping around the room.
These sparkly paper plate dinosaurs really stand out!
Here are two different ways to make dinosaur pasta skeletons. Choose which one fits your kids best.
Here’s another super cute dinosaur paper plate craft. With foam shapes, these dinosaurs are easy to decorate.
This popsicle stick dinosaur is super easy to make. Your toddlers will be able to help make this simple dinosaur.
I’ve shared a few crumpled tissue paper crafts on the blog recently. If you liked them, you’ll love this tissue paper dinosaur craft.
Speaking of tissue paper, grab some and your kids can make this cute tissue paper dinosaur suncatcher.
Dinosaur Activities for Preschoolers
Are you looking for some fun and engaging dinosaur activities to complement your easy dinosaur crafts for preschoolers? Look no further! Here are a few exciting ideas that will keep the little ones entertained while they learn about these fascinating creatures:
Dinosaur Sensory Bin: Create a dinosaur sensory play activity with sand, rocks, plastic dinosaurs, and dinosaur fossils. Encourage the children to dig and explore, discovering the hidden treasures within.
Dinosaur Pattern Block Mats: Use pattern block mats featuring dinosaur shapes to help preschoolers develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills while creating colorful dinosaur pictures.
Icy Excavation for Dinosaur Eggs: Freeze small plastic dinosaur toys in ice cubes and provide the preschoolers with tools like spoons and spray bottles filled with warm water. Let them excavate the dinosaurs from the ice, encouraging fine motor skills and sensory exploration.
Exploding Dinosaur Mud: Combine baking soda, vinegar, and some food coloring inside a container shaped like a volcano. Add toy dinosaurs to the mixture, and watch as the “mud” erupts, creating a fizzing and bubbling dino adventure.
Dinosaur Fossil Dig: Print out dinosaur fossil templates and bury them in a sensory bin filled with sand or dirt. Provide paintbrushes and let the children uncover the fossils, just like real paleontologists.
Dinosaur Coloring Pages: Include printable dinosaur coloring pages with names for the little ones to practice their fine motor skills while learning about different dinosaur species.
Remember, incorporating hands-on activities and play into your dinosaur-themed crafts will enhance the learning experience for preschoolers.
Feel free to mix and match these suggestions to create an exciting and engaging post for parents and teachers alike!
RESOURCES I LOVE
This awesome Dinosaur Crayons Gift Set is made from 100% non-toxic crayons. They are perfect for Santa/Easter Bunny to use as stocking stuffers/basket fillers, gift giving, party favors, classroom favors or just to have! They are ready to give and will definitely bring on the smiles.
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to encourage creativity in your little ones, these dinosaur crafts are perfect!
They are simple enough that preschoolers can make them on their own, and the end result is always adorable.
Have you tried any of these crafts with your kids? Let us know how it goes in the comments below!