Dinosaur & Unicorn Day / Dinosaur or Unicorn Crafts
Dinosaur or Unicorn Crafts
Children pick a team and make dinosaur tails and fossils or unicorn horns, then show off their creations in a mini parade.
How to run it
- Ask each child to choose dinosaur or unicorn.
- Set up a dinosaur table with card for spikes and tails and clay for fossil prints.
- Set up a unicorn table with card cones, glitter and ribbon for horns.
- Finish with a parade where each team stomps or prances to music.
You will need
- card
- clay
- glitter
- ribbon
- headbands
- glue
- tape
Make it easier or harderPre-cut shapes for younger children; older helpers can design their own creature mash-up.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children express identity and preferences through creative dress-up.
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