This is an especially exciting week, because just about everyone is fascinated by dinosaurs! The "terrible lizards" take center stage in our programming: we'll learn about their various defenses, what we know about their footprints, and be inspired by these amazing creatures while learning different art techniques. Join us to learn even more about dinosaurs!
READ: Dinosaurs by Will Osbourne
This book provides a lot of information about dinosaurs in an accessible chapter-book format. Drawings and some black-and-white photographs accompany facts about famous fossil hunters, geologic eras, general characteristics of dinosaurs, and specific species. Extensive suggestions for further research are included.
PLAY: Hot Dinosaur Egg
Supplies: football (or any shaped ball), music. If desired, you can cover the football with decorated paper to look more like a dinosaur egg.
This is very similar to the classic game of Hot Potato. Players sit in a circle, and someone starts out with the "Hot Dinosaur Egg" (ball). Play music and players pass the "egg" around the circle. Once the music stops, the person left holding the "egg" is EXTINCT (out of the game). Continue until there is only one player left.
EXPLORE: Make a Dinosaur Fossil
Supplies:
- Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
- Paper
- Markers, crayons, etc.
- Scissors
- Dinosaur books (see the list below!)
- Optional: large sheet of cardboard & glue
Instructions:
- Look through the dinosaur books to decide what kind of dinosaur fossil you'd like to build. Do some basic research on that dinosaur: Did it walk on two legs or four? Did it have a big tail, small arms, or long neck?
- Using what you've learned, take the paper tubes and make the fossil for the dinosaur you chose.
- When you're finished with the body, make a head (skull) for your fossil by drawing one on paper and cutting it out.
- Optional: if you want to keep your dinosaur fossil, glue the pieces to a large sheet of cardboard. Be sure to label it with the dinosaur name and some facts about it!
JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the links below to register and find out more details about the programs, including days, times, and needed supplies.
For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the links below to register and find out more details about the programs, including locations, days, and times.
Junior Scientists
If your child is into science, technology, engineering and math (or if they would like to be), this is the time for them to shine. Read or talk through a STEM book with us and then we’ll do a STEM-based activity together.
This program is similar to the in-person Jr. Scientists program, but is held earlier in the day for families with flexible learning schedules.
Junior Artists
Does your child learn best with paint, paper, popsicle sticks and glue? Add in a book and some games and you’ve got the perfect program for your young artist. Get ready to dive into an imaginative adventure with this week’s book, then create along with us as we build a masterpiece!
This program is similar to the in-person Jr. Artists program, but is held earlier in the day for families with flexible learning schedules.
Story Journeys
Does your child light up when they really connect to a story? Story Journeys brings picture books to life with drama activities and non-fiction connections. Come read with us as we explore stories of the animal kingdom and make literacy connections.
