Authentic RMS squishy dumplings and other top-brand squishies. Shop squishies

or
Home | Early Literacy (archived) | Explore Dinosaurs - Early Elementary Unit Study | Knowledge Crates

Explore Dinosaurs - Early Elementary Unit Study | Knowledge Crates

$124.99
$124.99
Sold Out

Shipping calculated at checkout.
EXPECTED SHIPPING DATE
November 16, 2026

Does your child love dinosaurs? Explore Dinosaurs takes that curiosity and turns it into hands-on learning through science experiments, creative art projects, books, and interactive literacy activities.

Designed for kindergarten through first grade, this dinosaur homeschool unit study brings together a variety of activities that let children explore, create, experiment, and discover. They can make a fizzy volcano, dig into dinosaur-themed sensory activities, create their own prehistoric artwork, and enjoy stories and games that build early reading skills. Each activity gives children a different way to explore the world of dinosaurs while developing new skills along the way.

The included activity guide walks you through the projects and has a convenient four-week plan printed inside the cover to help you organize your learning. Follow the suggested schedule or spread the activities out to fit your family's routine.

Additional Resource: Want to see this unit study in action? Visit our blog post featuring dinosaur crafts and activities for a closer look at the projects and learning experiences included in Explore Dinosaurs.

Additional Information: Items may vary based on availability. This unit study crate contains products manufactured by third-party suppliers. Some materials may contain small parts and may not be suitable for children under 3 years of age. Do not consume crate contents.


Explore Dinosaurs brings together dinosaur-themed science experiments, creative projects, books, and literacy activities in one hands-on unit study.

Science Activities: The Fizzy Volcano Science Lab includes seven investigations:

  • Fizzy Fossil
  • Jurassic Slime Pit
  • Ice Age Dinosaur Discovery
  • Foaming Volcano
  • Underwater Volcano
  • Jurassic Storm Cloud
  • Prehistoric Putty

Kinetic sand and dinosaur counters provide additional opportunities for dinosaur-themed exploration, sorting, counting, and imaginative play.

Art Projects: Create, paint, draw, and experiment with different materials through these dinosaur-inspired projects:

  • Collage-a-Saurus
  • Dinosaur Sunset Silhouette
  • Color Diffusing Dinosaur Art
  • Recycled Dinosaur Art
  • Directed Drawing: Dinosaur
  • A creative art activity inspired by If the Dinosaurs Came Back

Literacy Game

  • The Sight Word Stomp game from Learning Resources offers several ways to practice sight word recognition, spelling, rhyming, and sentence building.

Books: Four books bring nonfiction discovery, imaginative storytelling, and interactive reading together:

  • Usborne Beginners: Dinosaurs
  • Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark
  • National Geographic Kids Dino Sticker Activity Book
  • If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most

Activity Guide: The included activity guide walks you through the projects and contains a convenient four-week plan printed inside the cover, making it easy to organize activities and adapt the schedule to your family's routine.

Your crate includes the books, activity guide, science and art materials, sensory materials, dinosaur counters, and literacy game needed for the included activities.

🎯 Recommended Grade Level: Kindergarten–Grade 1 (Ages 5–7)

Explore Dinosaurs is designed for early elementary learners, with flexibility for younger or older children based on their interests and abilities.

This unit study is a great fit for:

  • Parents looking for engaging, screen-free educational activities.
  • Homeschooling families exploring science, art, and literacy through a shared theme.
  • Dinosaur-loving kids who are curious about the prehistoric world.
  • Early elementary educators looking for hands-on activities to support classroom learning.

Processing & Shipping Times: We work hard to get your orders out the door as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship in-stock orders the same day, please allow up to three business days for processing.

  • Some products may be temporarily out of stock while we're restocking supplies, or may be part of a scheduled seasonal release. When a product has a future shipping date, you'll find it displayed near the Add to Cart button before placing your order.
  • If your order includes both in-stock items and items awaiting restock or a scheduled release, we'll ship the in-stock items separately rather than hold your entire order.

Shipping Methods & Tracking

  • We ship orders via UPS and USPS, with shipping costs calculated at checkout based on your location. Once your order ships, you'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information so you can follow your package's journey.

Delivery Issues

  • Although we carefully prepare and ship every order, we know things don't always go as planned once a package is in transit. If you have a concern about your shipment, please contact us and we'll do our best to help.
  • If your tracking information shows that your package was delivered but you haven't received it, please contact the shipping carrier for further assistance. If your package is lost, damaged, or stolen, reach out to us so we can help you understand the next steps.

Where We Ship

  • We currently ship within the United States only.

Thank you for supporting Knowledge Crates! We're a small business run by real people, and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of your family's learning adventures.

🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

Educational Benefits

  • Science and Scientific Inquiry: Explore dinosaur characteristics, habitats, diets, fossils, volcanoes, weather, and the Ice Age through hands-on experiments, observation, and guided discussion. Children practice making predictions, comparing results, asking questions, and explaining what they discover.
  • Language and Literacy: Build vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading skills, phonemic awareness, rhyming, spelling, and sight-word recognition through nonfiction books, family read-alouds, discussion questions, and dinosaur-themed word games.
  • Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Practice counting, sorting, comparing quantities, recognizing patterns, following sequences, and working through challenges during games and hands-on activities.
  • Creative Arts and Expression: Experiment with color, drawing, collage, painting, and mixed-media art while developing creativity, visual expression, and fine-motor coordination.
  • Sensory Exploration and Physical Development: Explore different textures through kinetic sand, slime, and putty activities. Dinosaur movement games encourage active play, coordination, and body awareness.
  • Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Development: Use open-ended questions, imaginative play, and creative challenges to develop curiosity, flexible thinking, persistence, communication, and confidence in sharing ideas.

Academic Standards Alignment

  • This unit supports foundational learning in science, English language arts, mathematics, visual arts, and physical development. Activities encourage observation, asking questions, exploring cause and effect, developing early literacy skills, and expressing ideas through art and discussion.

Designed for Kindergarten–Grade 1, with flexibility for younger or older learners based on their interests, abilities, and learning needs.

Explore Dinosaurs - Early Elementary...

$124.99
$124.99
Sold Out

I’m homeschooling two kids… should they each have their own?

This crate is designed for one child, but there’s plenty for two kids to share if you don’t mind teaming up. If you want them working side by side with their own set of supplies (and fewer “Mooom, he took mine!” moments), add a Companion Crate—it’s a second set of materials without duplicating the books or activity guide.

How long will the unit take in a real homeschool setting?

It comes with a simple 4-week plan, but it’s made to flex. Go faster, slow down, or linger on your favorite parts. Each topic follows an easy rhythm—read, discussion prompt, hands-on activity—so it fits into a real homeschool week without the juggling act.

Does this unit teach real dinosaur science (or just dinosaur crafts)?

It’s real dinosaur science—with plenty of excitement mixed in. Kids explore different types of dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric environments while running their own erupting volcano experiments. Using a kid-friendly science lab, they investigate fizzy chemical reactions and learn how volcanoes shaped prehistoric landscapes—so the science feels like discovery, not just reading about the past

Is this truly open-and-go, or am I still hunting down supplies?

Yes! Everything arrives ready to use—including the Sight Word Stomp dinosaur literacy game, the Fizzy Volcano Preschool Science Lab, themed books, and all the materials for art, science, and sensory activities. Kids stomp their way through sight word practice with dinosaur stompers and run real foaming volcano experiments with kid-sized lab tools and multiple science activities.

I’m homeschooling two kids… should they each have their own?

This crate is designed for one child, but there’s plenty for two kids to share if you don’t mind teaming up. If you want them working side by side with their own set of supplies (and fewer “Mooom, he took mine!” moments), add a Companion Crate—it’s a second set of materials without duplicating the books or activity guide.

How long will the unit take in a real homeschool setting?

It comes with a simple 4-week plan, but it’s made to flex. Go faster, slow down, or linger on your favorite parts. Each topic follows an easy rhythm—read, discussion prompt, hands-on activity—so it fits into a real homeschool week without the juggling act.

Does this unit teach real dinosaur science (or just dinosaur crafts)?

It’s real dinosaur science—with plenty of excitement mixed in. Kids explore different types of dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric environments while running their own erupting volcano experiments. Using a kid-friendly science lab, they investigate fizzy chemical reactions and learn how volcanoes shaped prehistoric landscapes—so the science feels like discovery, not just reading about the past

Is this truly open-and-go, or am I still hunting down supplies?

Yes! Everything arrives ready to use—including the Sight Word Stomp dinosaur literacy game, the Fizzy Volcano Preschool Science Lab, themed books, and all the materials for art, science, and sensory activities. Kids stomp their way through sight word practice with dinosaur stompers and run real foaming volcano experiments with kid-sized lab tools and multiple science activities.

Hands-On Dinosaur Activities for Preschoolers That Are Totally Roar-some - Knowledge Crates

Hands-On Dinosaur Activities for Kids That Are Totally Roar-some

If there’s one thing most preschoolers can agree on, it’s that dinosaurs are awesome. Big ones, little ones, friendly herbivores or fierce T. rexes—they spark curiosity like nothing else. And the best part? Dinosaurs are the perfect theme for playful, hands-on learning. Whether your child is roaring through your living room in a dino costume or carefully digging through the sandbox for “fossils,” this is a stage when wonder is the best teacher. In this post, we’re sharing our favorite preschool dinosaur activities—easy, engaging ideas that build early learning skills while embracing the fun. And if you’d love to skip the prep and get...
SEE THIS UNIT IN ACTION