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Explore Dinosaurs Preschool-Early Elementary Unit Study

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THIS DINOSAUR UNIT STUDY SHIPS 9.1.25

Get ready to dig, discover, and roar with excitement! The Exploring Dinosaurs unit study is a hands-on adventure for curious kids who love prehistoric creatures. Packed with engaging science experiments, creative art projects, sensory play, and fun read-alouds, this unit brings the world of dinosaurs to life—without any screens or extra prep for parents.

Perfect for preschool through first grade, this open-and-go crate includes everything your child needs to explore STEM, art, literacy, and more—all through the fascinating lens of dinosaurs. Whether they’re building a fizzy volcano, sculpting with kinetic sand, or designing their own "collage-a-saurus," every activity is designed to spark curiosity and build foundational learning skills in a fun, memorable way.

    Additional Information: Items may vary due to current availability. This dinosaur unit study crate contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

    • Fizzy Volcano Science Lab – Includes materials for 7 exciting science activities: Fizzy Fossil, Jurassic Slime Pit, Ice Age Dinosaur Discovery, Foaming Volcano, Underwater Volcano, Jurassic Storm Cloud, and Prehistoric Putty
    • Kinetic Sand (1 lb) – Brown sand for sensory play and dinosaur digs
    • Dinosaur Counters – A set of 4 mini dinosaurs for use across STEM and sensory activities
    • Color Diffusing Dinosaur Art (Set of 4) – Includes Crayola markers and special paper that magically blends colors
    • Collage-a-Saurus Art Project – Build your own dinosaur using a mix of materials and textures
    • Dinosaur Sunset Silhouette Art – Paint a colorful prehistoric sunset behind a bold dinosaur shape
    • If the Dinosaurs Came Back Art Project – Create imaginative art inspired by the book
    • Recycled Dinosaur Art – Turn leftover craft bits into brand-new prehistoric creatures
    • Directed Drawing: Dinosaur – A step-by-step art activity to build confidence in drawing
    • Dinosaur Scratch Art (Set of 4) – Scratch and reveal vibrant rainbow dinosaur designs
    • Sight Word Stomp Game (from Learning Resources) – Active literacy play with multiple ways to build sight word fluency: Play Game as Directed – Choose from 4 leveled ways to stomp and learn. Color Sorting on a Mat – Practice categorization and color recognition. Stomp & Spell – You call out a word; they spell it aloud before stomping. Rhyming Roars – Call out a word; they stomp one that rhymes. Silly Dino Sentences – Stomp two words and create a silly sentence. Stomp the Missing Word – Fill in the blank with the correct word by stomping it.
    • Step-by-Step Activity Guide – Includes instructions, learning prompts, and ideas to extend the fun across subjects

    Books Included with Your Crate:

    • Usborne Beginners: Dinosaurs by Stephanie Turnbull
      A colorful, nonfiction introduction to the world of dinosaurs—perfect for young learners who are full of questions and ready to explore dino facts through simple text and vivid illustrations.
    • Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
      Join Jack and Annie on a time-traveling adventure back to the age of dinosaurs! This early chapter book combines imagination, suspense, and just the right amount of prehistoric science.
    • Dino Sticker Activity Book (National Geographic Kids)
      A fun, hands-on way to explore different kinds of dinosaurs through matching, labeling, and sticker challenges—perfect for reinforcing new vocabulary and facts in an interactive way.
    • If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most
      This playful picture book imagines what life would be like if dinosaurs returned and helped with everyday tasks. A great conversation starter and imagination booster for young dino-lovers.

    Who Is This Dinosaur Unit Study Perfect For? Preschool - Grade 2 (Ages 4+)

    • Parents looking for screen-free, educational activities for their preschoolers
    • Homeschooling families exploring science and art through thematic learning
    • Dinosaur-loving kids who are curious about the prehistoric world
    • Preschool and kindergarten teachers seeking ready-to-go, interactive lessons

    THIS UNIT STUDY SHIPS 9.1.25

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    🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

    • STEM Learning Made Fun: From fizzy reactions to slime and storm clouds, your child will explore cause and effect, chemical reactions, and early scientific observation.
    • Creative Expression: A variety of art projects help children develop fine motor skills and confidence through drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture.
    • Literacy Foundations: Engaging books and storytelling activities build early reading comprehension and spark imagination.
    • Sensory and Hands-On Learning: Kinetic sand, slime, and scratch art offer rich sensory experiences that support focus and coordination.
    • Thinking Like a Scientist: Children will ask questions, make predictions, and explore like little paleontologists as they dig into each activity.

    🎯 What Academic Standards Does This Crate Align With?

    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

    • Performance Expectation: K-PS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what happens when materials interact (e.g., volcano eruptions, foaming slime)
    • Science and Engineering Practice: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
    • Disciplinary Core Idea: PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
    • Crosscutting Concept: Cause and Effect

    Common Core State Standards:

    • Mathematics/Measurement and Data: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.1. Describe measurable attributes of objects
    • Mathematics/Counting and Cardinality: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4. Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities
    • Reading Informational Text: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text
    • Speaking and Listening: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.3. Ask and answer questions in order to seek help or get information

    National Core Arts Standards:

    • Visual Arts/Creating: Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
    • Visual Arts/Responding: Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work

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