I love doing unit studies with my twin 7-year-old boys as part of our homeschool routine. Usually, I let them alternate picking themes and this time was Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs are always a hit with kids so here’s how I set up our Dinosaur Unit Study!
I like to include a few main things in my unit studies – hands-on activities, books (lots of books), and games. Here’s a list of my items in this particular unit study. I don’t have dinosaur lesson plans for our homeschool but rather just go with the flow and what the kids want to learn or do that day from the selection of items provided. The only two things that I require when we do our unit study are to read at least one chapter from our chapter book and one to two picture books.
Another great series that covers a variety of topics. We have at least half of this series in our house! They are great beginner chapter books to have on hand!
When I first started homeschooling and reading out loud regularly to my kids, I didn't realize how much value picture books had! There is so much to be learned in fun picture books!
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How to Catch a Dinosaur
We love the how-to-catch series and include them in almost everyone one of our unit studies and book lists.
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
This book was so interesting! I learned so much personally! Don't forget to grab the free unit study as well from Waldock Way included in the printables section here.
I like to have these on hand to keep their hands busy while reading our chapter book or to add a little extra to our unit study.
These are the items I like to add that add richness and depth. Puzzles, games, and fun things to dress up the set-up and get them excited! There is so much to be learned from doing puzzles and playing games!
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Paint by Sticker Kids: Dinosaurs: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time!
These are great for keeping them busy and quiet during read-aloud time.
Skillmatics Card Game: Guess in 10 Deadly Dinosaurs
Even I struggled with this game as I do not know as much about dinosaurs as I thought. However, I found fun ways to use it – we divided the dinosaurs by carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore, we put together our continent puzzle and put the dinosaurs where they lived! We'll be sorting them in more ways as well.
I hope you enjoy this list of things to include in your dinosaur unit study! The twins loved this one although it didn’t last as long as I’d liked but that’s okay as it was December. We’ll probably revisit this one again next year!
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Hi! I'm April, former owner of Chaos & Wine! Amidst the chaos of life with 4 boys, I love sharing our homeschool adventures, recipes, and all the things about being a mom! Grab a glass of wine and join me!
