Stomp, Chomp, and Learn: It's Dino Week!

Welcome to Dino Week, where prehistoric creatures rule! We are excited to discover the wild, wonderful world of dinosaurs, from gigantic plant eaters to ferocious meat eaters, as well as the surprising feathered ones! Get ready for fun facts and hands-on activities that bring millions of years of dinosaur history to life! Whether you're a fan of the mighty T. rex, the horned Triceratops, or the speedy Velociraptor, there's something for every dino-lover to enjoy. We'll dig into dinosaur facts, create pretend fossils, and design a prehistoric menu for dinosaurs! Grab your explorer hat and join us for ROAR-some fun.

Help your dino-loving kid build their prehistoric knowledge with these colorful "Dinosaur Train" trading cards! Each one features images and fun facts about incredible dinosaurs, making learning easy and exciting. Whether they’re collecting, trading, or just showing you their favorite creatures, these cards make learning about dinosaurs more engaging!

Step into the prehistoric world! This creative activity lets kids use their own feet and simple materials to make dinosaur footprints, stomping their way to fun while exploring how ancient creatures moved and lived. It's a dino-mite blend of hands-on exploration and scientific discovery! As kids create their footprints, they'll experiment with patterns, observe cause and effect, and uncover the science behind fossilized tracks.

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Unearth the past with this awesome fossil-making adventure! Kids can become paleontologists by crafting their own dino fossils, learning how ancient remains are preserved in rock over millions of years. They’ll shape, press, and mold their own fossils using easy-to-find supplies. Challenge them to make a fossil that looks as close as possible to the real ones scientists uncover in the field!

Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur ate for breakfast? Here is your chance to create a prehistoric feast fit for a hungry herbivore or a fierce carnivore! Kids can design their own dino-inspired menu, imagining what creatures like Triceratops or T. rex might have munched on millions of years ago. Then, challenge your child to bring their ideas to life with real snacks that match their dino-themed creations!

Dig up more ferociously fun dinosaur learning activities at PBS KIDS for Parents, from hands-on learning activities to reading lists, there's a whole world waiting to be explored. Want to dive deeper into the world of dinosaurs? Make prehistoric discovery a big focus by watching "Walking with Dinosaurs" with GPB!