Dinosaur Topic, Knowledge and Understanding of the World
EYFS or KS1
Dinosaur pictures with speech bubbles. Ideal for encouraging writing in Reception or Yr 1
A counting, matching and ordering activity with a dinosaur theme.
Children will enjoy counting, cutting and matching these delightful dinosaur picture cards to the number cards from 1 to 10.
Dinosaur-Themed Non-Chronological Reports: WAGOLL Examples
Bring prehistoric wonders to life in your Year 2, 3 or 4 classroom with my comprehensive set of ‘What a Good One Looks Like’ (WAGOLL) Non-Chronological Reports (NCRs). Perfect for dinosaur information text studies, these resources make teaching and learning about reports, dinosaurs and paleontology both exciting and accessible.
10 Texts included:
7 engaging NCRs Dinosaur themes:
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Diplodocus
Argentinasaurus (2 difficulty levels)
Ankylosaurus
Paleontologists (2 difficulty levels)
Types of Fossils: Body Fossils and Trace Fossils (2 difficulty levels)
Key Features:
Formal tone and 3rd person writing style
Introductory paragraph for each topic
Well-structured paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect
Clear sub-headings for easy navigation
Vibrant pictures to illustrate each subject
Eye-catching fact boxes to spark curiosity
Technical vocabulary highlighted with a comprehensive glossary
Single-sided A4 format for easy printing and text annotation
Benefits:
Tailored for Year 3: Clear, accessible language perfect for years 2, 3, 4 and EAL learners
Versatile learning tools: Ideal for reading comprehension, writing models, and science lessons
Differentiated content: Multiple difficulty levels for Argentinasaurus, Paleontologists, and Fossil types
Supports key literacy skills: Enhances vocabulary, improves non-fiction writing, and boosts subject knowledge
Inspire your students’ passion for prehistoric life and scientific discovery with these meticulously crafted Non-Chronological Reports. Download now and watch your classroom roar with excitement!
Looking for more great value, high quality dinosaur resources for primary school? Check out these dinsaour resources:
Dinosaur Vocabulary Posters
Dinosaur Research Research Lesson
Dinosaur Research Game Cards
Arithmetints colouring puzzles are an ideal way for students to develop and practise their mathematical skills. This unique dinosaur puzzle aims to embed children’s understanding of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x and 10x tables facts. Arithmetints puzzles are a flexible resource which can be used for a variety of purposes including assessment. Each puzzle comes with an answer sheet for easy marking. These puzzles also really brighten up pupils’ workbooks or make a great display.
A lovely little activity to help with fine motor, problem solving and pattern following.
Contains -
X6 dinosaur patterns
X1 egg pattern
X1 dinosaur footprint pattern
X1 table sign
A fun little activity for support fine motor, problem solving, pattern following.
Contains -
X5 dinosaur patterns
X1 egg pattern
X1 footprint patttern
X1 table sign
X7 small cards with ‘I have made a…’ for each pattern. These have a picture of the pattern made
A selection of visuals and resources to assist with the teaching of The Little Green Dinosaur. This follows the talk4writing method but can be used as support for any approach to story writing. It is aimed at KS1 but could be used in EYFS also, perhaps with a focus on oral retell rather than writing.
The bundle includes a PPT slideshow of the text
A copy of the model text
A visual story map for oral retelling
A hand drawn story map for pupils to copy
A boxed up version of the story
A template for writing their own version
Innovation ideas for changing the characters
Innovation ideas for changing the settings
Text extracts to underline nouns and adjectives
Objective: Make an arm-span timeline to help visualise time.
Learning outcomes
Children will:
learn a strategy for thinking about very long periods of time that can be applied to other aspects of history
understand that non-avian dinosaurs lived long before humans – they did not live together
understand that Earth is more ancient than dinosaurs
understand that humans have lived for a very short time compared to the age of the planet
From early 2018 to late 2020 the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus cast, Dippy, is on a Natural History Adventure across the UK. Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure is an exploration of the UK’s natural history past, present and future. Dippy is a catalyst for exploring different aspects of the natural world along the eight-stop tour to museums and cultural hubs.
The Natural History Museum exists to inspire a love of the natural world and unlock answers to the big issues facing humanity and the planet. More than five million people visit the sites in South Kensington and Tring every year, and the website receives over 500,000 unique visitors a month. It is a world-leading science research centre, and through its unique collection and unrivalled expertise it is tackling issues such as food security, eradicating diseases and managing resource scarcity.
Dippy on Tour is brought to you by the Natural History Museum in partnership with the Garfield Weston Foundation, and supported by DELL EMC and Williams and Hill.
An upbeat song describing a few of the more popular dinosaurs. 'Triceratops with horns and frill, Stegosaurus and Pterodactyl...' With piano score, performance, backing track and lyric sheet. Good for a few stomp and chomp actions too!