Do you have a budding paleontologist at home? Feed their love for these amazing creatures with these fun and easy 40+ Dinosaur activities and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.
Use these creative ideas bring some Dino-love to your daily activities with your little one. Make a fun dinosaur themed sensory bin! Learn to count! Practice your name or build a dinosaur out of toilet paper rolls! There are also tons adorable dinosaur themed crafts your toddler, preschooler and even kindergartner will love!
We’re talking low-prep ideas, simple materials, and engaging activities that build essential toddler skills like fine motor development, sensory exploration, and even some early STEM learning—all through the coolest prehistoric creatures around. Plus, these activities are perfect for rainy days, themed playdates, or whenever you want to add a little dino-mite excitement to your day
Why You’ll Love These Dinosaur Crafts and Activities
- Toddler-approved: Safe, simple, and designed for little hands.
- Screen-free fun: Interactive play that keeps toddlers engaged.
- Skill-building: Fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and early learning.
- Mess-friendly: Most activities are easy to clean up (because, toddler life).
- Imaginative play: Let your little one stomp, roar, and explore prehistoric worlds!
40+ Dinosaur Crafts and Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Dinosaur Crafts
1. Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft
With our Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft, we brought a bit of that prehistoric fun into our crafting table in a fun, simple way that use everyday crafting materials!
2. Crayon Resist Dinosaur
Our Crayon Resist Dinosaur Craft lets your kids discover the hidden world of dinosaur bones through the magical technique of resist painting.
3. Bleeding Tissue Paper Dinosaur Craft
Enter into a prehistoric world with our Bleeding Tissue Paper Dinosaur craft, a cool and fun dinosaur craft for kids using a unique type of tissue paper.
Materials:
- Watercolor paper
- White crayon
- Bleeding tissue paper (in various shades of green, brown, and orange)
- Spray bottle with water
- Dinosaur printable (available here)
4. Dinosaur Coloring Pages
What better way to explore the prehistoric world than through dinosaur coloring pages? These pages not only provide a fun and engaging activity for kids of all ages but also offer an educational journey back in time.
5. Coffee Filter Dinosaur Craft
This coffee filter dinosaur craft made from a coffee filter is such a cute STEAM art idea for kids. It’s a great way to explore chromatography.
Materials:
- Coffee filters
- Washable markers
- Green, orange, blue or purple construction paper
- Glue stick
- Spray bottle
- Water
6. Dinosaur Painted Heart Craft
Combine dinosaurs and Valentine’s fun with this adorable painted heart craft. Perfect for creative kids who love prehistoric creatures.
7. Spatula Painted Dinosaur Craft
Try something new with this spatula-painted dinosaur craft. A fun process art project that’s perfect for little hands.
8. Dinosaur Lantern Jars
Light up playtime with these DIY dinosaur lantern jars. A fun craft that doubles as room decor.
9. DIY Cardboard Dinosaur Costume
Roar into playtime with this easy DIY cardboard dinosaur costume. Perfect for imaginative dress-up and pretend play.
10. Painting Dinosaurs Process Art
Explore creativity with this painting dinosaurs process art activity. Great for preschoolers who love hands-on art.
11. Letter D Sticky Wall Craft
Letter D for dinosaur and duck sticky wall craft is a fun and easy sticky wall activity for toddlers and preschoolers and a great way to practice letter recognition of the letter d.
12. DIY Paper Dinosaur Hat
Top off your dinosaur adventures with a fun paper dinosaur hat. Easy to make and perfect for pretend play.
13. DIY Dinosaur Masks
Transform into your favorite dinosaur with these easy DIY masks. Great for imaginative play and dress-up.
14. Dinosaur Paper Plate Mask Craft
Create roarsome paper plate dinosaur masks with this simple craft. Perfect for a dinosaur-themed party or playdate.
15. Toilet Roll Dinosaurs
Turn toilet rolls into cute dinosaur friends with this eco-friendly craft. Fun and easy for preschoolers.
16. Duplo Stamped Dinosaurs
Stamp and create colorful dinosaurs using Duplo blocks. A fun art activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
17. Easy Dinosaur Craft
This easy dinosaur craft is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Great for quick and fun dinosaur-themed projects.
18. Dinosaur Handprint Art
Make a keepsake with this adorable dinosaur handprint art. Perfect for preschoolers and a great way to celebrate dino love.
19. Tape Resist Dinosaur Bone Art
Create stunning dinosaur bone art using a fun tape resist technique. Great for preschoolers learning about fossils.
20. Cupcake Liner Dinosaur Crafts
Get crafty with cupcake liners and create fun dinosaur designs. Easy, colorful, and perfect for preschoolers.
21. Cardboard Dinosaur Craft
Recycle and create with this fun cardboard dinosaur craft. Perfect for creative play and eco-friendly crafting.
22. Make a GIANT Dinosaur
Go big with this giant dinosaur made from toilet paper rolls. A fun group project perfect for classrooms or playdates!
Dinosaur Sensory Activities
23. Dinosaur Sensory Bin
Bring prehistoric fun to playtime with this engaging dinosaur sensory bin. Perfect for imaginative exploration and fine motor development.
What You’ll Need:
- 41 Qt, Clear Sensory Bin (Large) or a IKEA FLISAT Children’s Sensory Table
- Green Coloured Rice (see instruction below)
- Large Lima Beans
- Red Kidney Beans
- Artificial Leaves
- Artificial Succulent Flowers Plants
- Green Easter Eggs
- Rocks
- Dinosaur Toys
- Large Wooden Bowls
- Small Wooden Bowls
- Mini Wood Scoopers
24. Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin
Let your little paleontologist dig for dinosaur bones in this hands-on sensory bin. Ideal for curious kids who love discovery and excavation.
What You’ll Need:
- Sensory Bin or Sensory Table
- Cloud Dough (recipe here)
- Cardboard Box
- White tempera paint or white paint sticks
- Scissors
- Paint brushes
- Wooden Utensil Drawer Organizer
- Greenery such as artificial succulents
- Dinosaur toys
- Tweezers
25. Dinosaur Sensory Bag
This dinosaurs sensory bag is perfect for little dino enthusiasts and does wonders for their fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a neat way to sneak in some writing practice and name recognition, all wrapped up in a fun, mess-free package.
What You’ll Need:
- Gallon or large size Ziplock bag
- Permanent marker
- Alcohol (for cleaning the bag surface)
- Hair gel
- Green pom poms
- Lima beans
- Clear nail polish (to coat the beans)
- Dry erase marker
26. Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs
Combine science and play with these fizzy dinosaur eggs. Kids will love watching their dinosaurs hatch with this fun chemical reaction activity.
What You’ll Need:
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoons
- Cornstarch
- Baking soda
- Water
- Reusable water balloons
- Plastic Tupperware containers (x4 for four colors)
- Food coloring
- Small dinosaur toys
- Eye droppers
- Vinegar
- Sensory bin
- Container to hold vinegar
- Bowls
27. Snow Dinosaurs
If your little ones are obsessed with dinosaurs, this Snow Dinosaur Sensory Bin is a must-try! Combining the icy fun of snow (real or fake) with prehistoric play, this sensory activity sparks imagination, boosts fine motor skills, and offers a fun sensory experience. Plus, it’s easy to set up and perfect for a chilly afternoon indoors.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Dinosaurs figurines
- Sensory bin or large container
- Snow (real or homemade using baking soda and water or instant snow powder)
- Scoopers, spoons, and tongs
- Small rocks, sticks, and leaves (to create a prehistoric environment)
- Optional: Blue food coloring for frozen lakes or ice cubes for extra texture
28. Dinosaur Sensory Bin with Shredded Paper
Add a twist to sensory play with this dinosaur bin filled with shredded paper. Great for practicing fine motor skills and imaginative play.
29. Dinosaur Swamp Sensory Play
Get messy with a dinosaur swamp sensory bin that brings prehistoric habitats to life. Ideal for sensory exploration and storytelling.
30. Lava Slime
Turn up the excitement with gooey, stretchy lava slime for dinosaur-themed play. A fun sensory activity that encourages creativity and exploration.
31. I Heart Dinosaur Sensory Bin
Celebrate your love for dinosaurs with this heart-themed sensory bin. Packed with texture and fun, it’s perfect for little dinosaur fans.
32. Taste Safe Muddy Dinosaur Sensory Bin
Little ones can get messy safely with this taste-safe muddy dinosaur sensory bin. Perfect for toddlers who love sensory exploration.
Dinosaur Activities
33. Dinosaur Herb Garden
Have you ever made a dinosaur herb garden with your kids? Well neither had we until recently and I have to say that it was great fun!
Materials:
- Large planter
- Soil
- Large and small rocks
- Herbs such as kale, basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Chives
- One large rocks for the volcano
- Red, yellow and orange outdoor paint
- Dinosaur figurines
- Optional: large lid to make a little pool plus blue gem stones
How to:
Learn how to create it here.
34. Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils
Get ready to embark on a paleontological adventure with DIY Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils! Delve into the fascinating world of dinosaurs as you create your very own fossils using a simple salt dough recipe.
35. Dinosaur Name Printing
This is a fun and easy learning activity involving dinosaur painting.
36. Magnetic Tile Dinosaur Puzzle
Magnetic Tile Dinosaur Puzzles is a fun shape activity where your little one can use their magnetic tiles to make dinosaurs!
37. Dinosaur Bones Sticky Wall
Create a fun dinosaur bone sticky wall with your dino-loving toddler or preschooler! This fun and creative activity uses contact paper and makes a great addition to your dinosaur preschool unit!
38. Dinosaur Letter Hunt
A fun and easy dinosaur letter recognition activity for toddlers and preschoolers! This is a great activity to do outdoors on a nice day or inside on a rainy day!
39. Dinosaur Sticker Sorting
Practice color recognition and sorting with this simple dinosaur sticker activity. Fun and educational for preschoolers.
40. Balancing Dinosaurs
Test balance and coordination with this fun dinosaur stacking challenge. Great for developing fine motor skills and problem-solving.
41. Dinosaur Track Flip Flops
Create dinosaur footprints with these fun dinosaur track flip flops. Great for outdoor play and prehistoric pretend adventures.
42. Build a Dino STEM Activity
Combine creativity and problem-solving with this build-a-dino STEM challenge. Great for preschoolers learning about shapes and structures.
43. Dinosaur Match-Up Maze
Help dinosaurs find their way with this fun match-up maze activity. A great way to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
