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21 fun and easy Dinosaur STEM Activities

Published: Apr 5, 2024 by Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Looking for fun dinosaur learning activities? These dinosaur STEM activities are perfect for your little ones who love dinosaurs! From fizzy dino eggs to learning how dinosaurs digest their food, this list has something for all ages.

Kids love dinosaurs - so why not take them and use them to teach science! There are so many ways to get creative playing with and talking about these prehistoric creatures.

Of course, there is so much science to be taught with dinosaurs. From fossil excavations to dino-themed experiments, we've curated a collection of activities that will inspire budding scientists, engineers, and explorers.

From fossil excavations to dino-themed experiments, we've curated a collection of activities that will inspire budding scientists, engineers, and explorers.

Dinosaur STEM Activities

Dinosaur STEM activities offer a gateway to a world of exploration, inquiry, and problem-solving.

These experiences pique children's interest in STEM and provide a hands-on approach to learning that fosters critical thinking and creativity.

Embrace the opportunity to embark on exciting STEM adventures with your young explorers, whether at home or in the classroom.

Encourage them to ask questions, make observations, and unleash their inner scientists.

Dinosaur STEM Activities

Dinosaur STEM Activities

Whether you're crafting a dinosaur-themed experiment, exploring the mysteries of fossils, or engaging in engineering challenges, you're helping children develop skills that will serve them well in the future.

Dinosaur STEM Activities

A collection of fun and educational dinosaur STEM activities.

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Save the Dinosaur - Waterproofing Investigation

Today’s Tray a Day investigation is a fun waterproofing activity. The idea is to color each dinosaur and cover them with different test materials. Once each dinosaur is completely covered, spray with water and uncover to see which dinosaur is the driest!

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Fun Fizzing Baking Soda Dinosaur Eggs STEM Activity

Are you looking for a fun, outdoor STEM activity for the kids? Try making these baking soda dinosaur eggs- and hatch them out with vinegar!

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how do dinosaurs digest their food

Little kids love dinosaurs, and my kids are no exception to that rule.  So, anytime I can bring a bit of dinosaur knowledge into their science lessons, it’s a big hit.science lessons  This time, we looked at how dinosaurs digest food.

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Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs

If you have a dinosaur fan in your house, then this simple activity will be a huge hit! It’s easy to make; your kids can even help you make the dinosaur eggs!

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Dinosaur Ice Rescue Summer Activity

A super fun, simple, and exciting activity for your junior archaeologists: Dinosaur Ice Excavation!

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Be A Paleontologist with DIY Fossils!

Be a paleontologist for a day and make your own homemade dinosaur fossils with your kiddos! Super easy from start to finish, these salt dough fossils are perfect for adding to a sand-filled sensory bin.

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Fossils For Kids: Go On A Dino Dig!

Get creative with a homemade dinosaur dig, and the kids will be eager to explore! 

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Dinosaur Sensory Bin Small World with Moon Sand

Kids love to dig their hands into a newly made sensory bin, scoop and pour, discover, and carry out storytelling.

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Homemade Dinosaur Bath Bombs – A New Hatching Dino Eggs

These bath bombs “hatch” in the bath revealing a surprise inside… your very own dinosaur!

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Paper Pterodactyl Puppet

Here is a fun and easy paper pterodactyl puppet craft for kids. The template to make this paper puppet is free!

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Easy Dinosaur Number Match Activity for Preschool

This number-matching game can also be easily adjusted to practice matching colors, shapes, or letters. There are so many educational activities to try with this simple idea.

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Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils – Fun Dinosaur STEM for Kids

Have you got a little dinosaur fan running around at home? Learn how to make your own Salt Dough Dinosaur Fossils and use them for some easy STEM activities. This dinosaur fossil activity is a fun and easy play idea for toddler, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms.

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Fascinating Dinosaur Science: Make Meat Rot

A fascinating, new way to learn more about dinosaur digestion, thanks to the inadvertent help from my naughty dog. 

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Hatching Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Science Activity

Have fun hatching these little dinosaurs.

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Dinosaur Dig Activity for Kids

Learn how to make a DIY Dinosaur Dig sensory bin for your pint-sized paleontologist! It’s an easy and fun way for kids to learn about dinosaurs through play. 

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Dinosaur Sensory Bin

Sensory bins are one of the best creative tools for learning and play. In this post, learn how easy and fun it is to make a Kinetic Sand Dinosaur Sensory Bin that will invite fine motor growth and playful learning about dinosaurs.

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Educational Dinosaur Books (Dinosaur Unit Study)

Educational dinosaur books are perfect for your dino lover! What is it about dinosaurs that really capture a child’s imagination?

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Digging for Dinosaur Sensory Bin for Toddlers

Do you have a dinosaur-loving kiddo in the house? Then they’re going to freak over this fun dinosaur sensory box!

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Dinosaur Shadows STEAM Activity

Combine science and art in this dinosaur shadow activity. Experiment with making dinosaur shadows, then transform them into playful characters for some awesome pretend play.

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Easy Salt Crystal Science Experiment for Kids

The dinosaur salt crystal science experiment turned out great, and the kids had a blast with it.

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Easy DIY Volcano Slime Recipe that Really Erupts!

Today, we thought we’d mix science and slime and make this slime-a-fied version of the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano science experiment for kids: making a slime volcano!

Happy exploring, and may your dinosaur activities transport you to a world of curiosity and wonder!

Looking for more dinosaur fun?

Check out these dinosaur-themed activities for preschoolers and toddlers or this list of the best dinosaur books for preschoolers.

Thanks for reading!

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