Dinosaur Day / Prehistoric World Diorama
Prehistoric World Diorama
Children build a prehistoric landscape inside a shoebox using clay, natural materials and toy dinosaurs.
How to run it
- Give each child or pair a shoebox to use as the base.
- Paint or line the box with a sky and ground background.
- Model volcanoes, rocks and nests from clay and add twigs, leaves and plants.
- Add toy or clay dinosaurs and have children explain their scene.
You will need
- shoeboxes
- air-dry clay or playdough
- paint
- twigs and leaves
- small toy dinosaurs
- glue
Make it easier or harderOffer pre-made background prints for younger children; older children can research and label real prehistoric plants.
SafetySupervise glue use and check natural materials for sharp edges.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children plan and create a model, applying ideas about ancient environments.
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