8 Dino-mite Dinosaur Activities for Kids

It’s no wonder that so many kids have an intense interest in dinosaurs; these creatures are one of the great mysteries of our world! If your child loves reading about fossils, watching The Land Before Time, learning about different dinos’ awesome adaptations, reciting complex dinosaur names, or sharing their favorite dinosaur facts… this DIY list is for you. The awesome activities and crafts we’ve picked out include lots of opportunities for both sensory play and imaginative play, which are extremely beneficial for your child’s development. Let’s get to excavating some fun with these rawrsome activities!

Dinosaur Activities

  • Visual aid of how to complete Dinosaur Soap
    Dinosaur Soap

    (Ages 9-16)

    This engaging soap project is all-natural, encourages hand washing, and inspires your kid to learn about the chemistry of soap’s super cleaning powers. In this craft, they’ll make their very own moisturizing glycerin soap with just one ingredient, a silicon mold, a microwave, and some tiny plastic dinos for decoration. You might even want to make extra to nicely package for a great handmade gift or a memorable party favor to hand out at their next birthday party!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Be a Play Dough Detective

    There’s a mystery afoot! This activity is a captivating puzzle game that lets your kid become a play dough detective. They’ll have to figure out which dinosaur left which footprints behind. Once you’ve used all the dinosaurs, you can start over again by using other little plastic creature feet to switch things up.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils

    We wouldn’t know much about dinosaurs if we didn’t have fossils, so we absolutely had to include some fossil activities on our list! This craft brings the science of mold fossils into your child’s very own hands in just under two hours.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Cornmeal Sensory Play

    Sensory play is an awesome way to encourage your kiddo’s natural inclination to engage with their senses as they explore, create, and investigate. It’s not only a fun way to play, but also a great opportunity to  develop language skills, grow fine motor skills, and start to learn how to regulate their emotions. This activity is a great indoor sandbox where they can dig and pretend play with some little dinosaurs.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin

    Here’s another sensory play activity to try out! This one uses dried beans and beads to represent the rocks and sand. They’ll just love sifting, sorting, raking, digging, and excavating!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Dinosaur Pencil Toppers

    You only need three materials to make this easy craft: some Rainbow Air-Dry Clay, our Clay Tools Set, and a couple pencils. Try making a Triceratops, a Stegosaurus, or both!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Ice Excavation
    Ice Excavation

    (Ages 3-11)

    Bring your little explorer on a trip to the Arctic’s glaciers to excavate some dinosaur bones frozen in the ice!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Dinosaur Hat
    Dinosaur Hat

    (Ages 3-8)

    The Dinosaur Hat is a super creative, low-mess craft for those who love to dream up unique patterns, decorations, and designs. And making the hat is only half the fun! Once it’s finished, it’s time for them to put it on their head and bring their dinosaur to life! Rawr!


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