All of the books, activities, and toys I used to teach my 2-year-old about dinosaurs
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Supplies, Toys & Activities
Books
Field Trips
Supplies, Toys & Activities
Fun activities to extend learning beyond a worksheet! Lots of sensory play and exploration
The foundation for our dinosaur unit study. Because the curriculum was created specifically for ages 4-12, we'll be reusing this resource each year (taking what is age appropriate and returning to other lessons and activities when she's older)
Family Unit Study: A Prehistoric Journey
Perfect for gross motor skills and pretend play
Wooden Dinosaur Block Puzzle
If your toddler likes jigsaw puzzles, this is a great set that conveniently stores all four puzzles into one box
Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzle Set
Compact dinosaur board games that are easy to store or take when traveling
Dinosaur Board Games
Great for pretend play or to encourage themed imagination during down time. Our toddler LOVES this toy!
Spin & Play Dinosaur Playground
If you have a visual learner, these would be great to pair with the lessons in HowWeeLearn's Prehistoric Family Unit Study that highlight specific dinosaurs
Realistic Dinosaur Figure Set
We use this for pretend play and while on-the-go
Mini Magnetic Dinosaur Blocks Travel Set
If you don't have a local dig-site, this is a great sensory activity to do at home
Dinosaur Fossil Digging Kit
Books
From resource books to beautiful living books, you’ve got to borrow these from the library or buy them!
A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten your Little about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists
Dinosaur Lady: Discoveries of Mary Anning
This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates a girl's special adventure with a dinosaur. Lots of rhyming
The Girl and the Dinosaur
Beautifully illustrated resource book about dinosaurs and the prehistoric timeline
Dinosaurs: Exploring Prehistoric Life & Time
A sweet storybook about following your dreams and finding a way
Maisie Jones and the Dinosaur Bones
Great resource book when teaching fossils
My Book of Fossils: Guide to Prehistoric Life
Field Trips
If you are also in Alberta, Canada, here are some fun field trip ideas your Little will love
A huge exhibit with fossils and life-size prehistoric skeletons
Royal Alberta Museum
Just north of Edmonton, this interactive park has 2 walking trails with animatronic prehistoric animals, a dig site for fossils, and even dinosaur-themed mini putting. Our daughter absolutely loved it here!
Jurassic Forest
Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the study of ancient life and largest displays of dinosaurs
Royal Tyrrell Museum
A very unique experience for older kids in the dinosaur capital of the world! While we haven't personally gone yet, it's on our bucketlist for a future year!
