As I have mentioned before, I volunteer for www.ReadingtoKids.org check them out! The books for April 9th: Kindergarten – “Matter: Physical Science for Kids” by Andi Diehn; 1st Grade: “The Darkest Dark” by Chris Hadfield; 2nd Grade – “The Water Princess” by Susan Verde; 3rd Grade – “Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science…
Category: Adventures & Activities
Early Birds & Spinosaurus
Photo of Gansus yumenensis above By Jonathan Chen – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80612076 New species of Birds were discovered in China fossils approximately 80 miles from the westernmost reach of the Great Wall. More than half the fossils found in this site belong to the species Gansus yumenensis. Over the last two decades,…
Books & Triceratops
Recently a couple of Dinosaur Puzzle and Picture Books were brought to my attention. The youngest Dinosaur enthusiasts will enjoy these Books from Highlights. Coloring, finding hidden objects, even Write-On Wipe Off crafts are included in these books. For those looking for a more serious read: The DK Smithsonian book is a great resource for…
Valentine’s Day with Dinosaurs
What does Valentine’s Day mean to You? Valentine’s Day is celebrated with Flowers, Candy, Cards, Romantic Dinners and sometimes marriage proposals. When I was in Elementary School, we exchanged Valentine’s Day Cards with friends and those that we hoped would become special friends. At the Park the Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Pals have been busy…
Before the Dinosaurs
Dimetrodon Art By DiBgd – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42203983 In the Permian Period 299 – 252 Million Years Ago, Mammal Ancestors, other Reptiles & Amphibians Ruled the World. Included in this group are Dimetrodons above. Not a Dinosaurs, Dimetrodons are early Synapsids. Synapsids are the early Ancestors of Mammals! A Story for another…
Starting the New Year Bright
The Triceratops were in desperate need of a makeover. Teresa had never been finished and Paul’s & Christopher’s paint designs were completed in 2016. After some consulting with the Paint Specialist at the Local Home Improvement Center, I’m using brush on materials. Zinsser Cover Stain Primer which they tinted to match The Magic Wand Semi-Gloss…
Happy New Year!
Before Christmas We had some Visitors to wish TySantasaurus and the nine Raptors led by Raphael the Red Nose Raptor a Safe Journey for their Prehistoric Quest. Alisha (Mom), Alex, Isabella, Vivian and Xavier enjoyed their tour & the Prehistoric Pals had Fun too! It’s a Great Time to be a Dinosaur Fan. The pace…
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Inspired by ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston Jr. (1748-1828) – previously believed to be by Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas a Triceratops Tale by Paul Heinzman ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forest Not a creature was…
Holidays with Dinosaurs
The Holiday Village is up and this year a few Dinosaurs have been added. These scale models assist with my drawing Dinosaur Activities. These Dinosaurs help Santa with whose been naughty and whose been nice. Since the Dinosaurs arrived, the naughty villagers are no-where to be found! However, the nice villagers are snug in their…
Reading to Kids with Xiuhcoatl & Dominic
My Reading partner Eric and I presented to a combined group of 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders. Two of the Prehistoric Pals Xiuhcoatl (a Dragon) & Dominic (a T-Rex) joined us for the Reading & Crafts. We read “Dasher” and had Fun with some Reindeer crafts. Of course, I added a Dinosaur option in our…