Prehistoric Animals Printables and Sensory Play

Dinosaur lovers will love this Prehistoric Animals Printables and Sensory Play activity. It’s one of my son’s favorite science topics, and I have to say our dinosaurs get a ton of play time with my kids. Also, if you have a budding paleontologist, you can have tons of fun with a sensory bin filled with prehistoric animals and dinosaurs.

If you love this activity, you have to try these Animal Activities for Kids, too.

These prehistoric animals existed millions of years ago, and they’re brought to you by Safari Ltd. These animals are the latest toys in their prehistoric line.

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Why use prehistoric animals for sensory play?

Adding prehistoric animals to sensory play turns it into a thrilling adventure! Kids are fascinated by dinosaurs and ancient creatures, making their playtime more engaging and imaginative.

These prehistoric themes create wonder and excitement, helping children explore and learn playfully. It’s an excellent opportunity for them to explore the ancient world while having fun and stimulating their creativity.

Sensory play with these ancient creatures also helps kids develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. They’ll enjoy learning about the past while using their hands to create and explore.

Recommended Prehistoric Animals Books

To extend this activity, read more books about the prehistoric era and visit your local museum to see what exhibits they have on prehistoric animals and dinosaurs. It’s one of our favorite places to visit.

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric AdventureAfter the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals (I Can Read Level 2)National Geographic Readers Prehistoric Sea Monsters (Level 2)Dinosaur and Other Prehistoric Creatures Atlas (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)Prehistoric Mammals (Readers)Megalodon’s Bite – A Prehistoric Adventure Book: Monster Shark Book For Children. A Thrilling Action Adventure Story For 8 Year Olds And Above. The … Based on Science and Natural History)

 

Prehistoric Animals Sensory Bin Supplies

• Safari Ltd Prehistoric Animals – we had amargasaurus, daedon, anzu wyliei, and a mastondon
• Plastic trees
• Colored rice – this is how we color our rice
• Baking tray or sizeable plastic bin
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Dot Markers

Recommended Prehistoric Animals Toys

These toys are a fantastic way for kids to bring ancient creatures to life! They offer endless fun as children imagine and also recreate the world of dinosaurs and other fascinating creatures. They really are perfect for sparking an interest in history and science!

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit – Excavate 15 Genuine Prehistoric Fossils, Kids Fossil Kit, Educational Toys, Great Science Kit Gift for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive)Prehistoric Playset, 100 Pieces – Jurassic Dinosaurs and Cave Men – Mini Dino Figure Bundle Kit with Play Mat, Storage Container, Volcano, Bridges, Plants & Educational Booklet – Toys & Games for KidsLC JoyCre Mini Prehistoric Animals Toys 2Inch Wildlife Mammals Mini Set 18PCS Woolly Mammoth Animal Bulk Figurines Saber-Toothed Tiger Model Dire Wolf Figure Kids Birthday GiftThe Young Scientist Prehistoric Animal Card Games, 4 Prehistoric Card Games for Age 5 and Up: Matching, Bingo, Memory, Trivia, Hands-On Educational STEM Fun, Kids Card GamesRCOMG 11PCS Prehistoric Sea Creatures Toys, Ancient Cambrian Ocean Animal Figurines Plastic Educational Marine Animal Figures for Cake Topper, School Project, Learning ToyTEMI Prehistoric Animal Toys for Kids 3-5, Safari Animals Figurines and Snowy Volcano Toy Set with Large Play Mat w/Realistic Mammoth, Lion and Gorilla. Educational Gift for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years

 

How do you make this prehistoric animal sensory bin?

I like to lay down a giant towel or tablecloth under our sensory tray for the kids to play on because the rice will go everywhere. The kids love it, though, so I don’t mind cleaning up the huge mess; they’re good helpers.

My son was really impressed with how large Amargasaurus was, and he doesn’t fit onto our tray because his tail is so long.

Overall, the activity was a lot of fun. My kids really enjoyed playing with the rice and the animals that we didn’t even notice the time pass by.

What’s included in the prehistoric animals printable pack?

I also created these fun prehistoric animal preschool printables to go along with our toys.

Prehistoric Animals Illustrations

Learn about the different prehistoric animals you’ll be learning with throughout this printable!

Finish the Pattern

Complete the sequence and finish the pattern with these fun prehistoric creatures, helping your child recognize and continue patterns!

Cut Along the Path

Snip along the path of ancient animal tracks in this cutting activity, perfect for imagining the journey of these incredible creatures.

Line Tracing Activity

Follow the line with your pencil as you trace the path of prehistoric animals, enhancing fine motor control while exploring the world of dinosaurs.

Word Tracing Activity

Write the words and make learning letters and spelling exciting with a prehistoric animal theme, which can also add additional vocabulary!

More Animal Activities

Here are more fun ways to keep kids engaged and learning with animal activities. These hands-on experiences make learning about different creatures an exciting journey. With so many possibilities, there’s always something new for kids to explore and enjoy!

• Nocturnal and Diurnal Animals Worksheets
• Lion Coloring Pages
• Ocean Animals Preschool Printables
• Zoo Animal Activities
• Fun Dinosaur Dig Activity
• Animal Fact Sheets for Kids by 3 Boys and a Dog
• Jungle Animals Count and Graph Worksheets by Homeschool Preschool

These printables and sensory bin activities are a fun way for kids to learn about ancient creatures. They can spark imagination and make learning about the past exciting. Kids will love exploring and playing while discovering more about these fascinating prehistoric animals.

Try this activity with your kids today and have a blast learning about the ancient world!

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