Dear Dinosaur

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As children become more familiar with the book, encourage children to join in with the words in bold and also what the characters say to each other. Talk about the story Max’s favourite dinosaur is a T-Rex. Which is your child’s favourite, and why? Find the dinosaur facts in the story eg the size of a T-Rex or its teeth. What else do you both know? What would your child like ask a dinosaur? See links below to help find answers to children’s questions. If you have been to a dinosaur museum or display talk about what your child remembers about the visit. If Max is a ‘Maxosaurus’ what would your child or other members of your family be called if they were dinosaurs? Have fun talking about this. Does your child think Dinosaur Dora is writing the letters or is it really the T-Rex? Lesson 1 - About Dinosaurs and museums - hook and grab for book ( MP4 of moving T Rex and sounds provided) I’m long past my early childhood years, but it didn’t matter. I was thrilled to received a copy of Dear Dinosaur by Chae Strathie from B-E-S Publishing. This book introduced me to the characters. B-E-S Publishing had recently sent me the sequel, Dear Dinosaur: T.Rex on Tour that I’d reviewed.

Perhaps you know of a particular little person who poses a challenge to your child. Use the book as an example to brainstorm ways to make that relationship better. Paleontologists have proven T. Rex was ruthless in their predatory ways. It could be said they were the originators of antisocial behavior! It also makes T.Rex a perfect character to use to talk about how to be, or make, a friend! I read this to my brother. I loved it when I was younger. It’s good because it’s all letters from Max to a TRex and they write to each other. I like it when the triceratops gets dressed up as a ballerina in a tutuI got this book for Christmas. I love dinosaurs and we visit the London museum every year. I liked the pen pal idea, so I started being a pen pal with some family I am not able to see at the moment. This is a nice book but do dinosaurs really write letters?

Children could make a set of dinosaur ‘did you know?’ cards. Using facts from the story and from more things you find out about, T-Rex, Compsognathus or any other dinosaur (see links below). They could try out their cards on members of the family or friends. Make a dinosaur museum The 1 st letter Max receives from T-Rex is far from friendly! Little by little, Max’s genuine caring and kindness ultimately lay the foundation for true friendship.

What are some fun facts about dinosaurs for kids?

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has a spectacular virtual tour of its exhibits – which include many prehistoric fossils and recreations of dinosaurs. All children are obsessed with dinosaurs some time during their early childhood years. Whether it’s during their older toddler or preschool years or more into their 1 st or 2 nd years of elementary school, dinosaurs take up a lot of their time, energy and focus.

When dinosaur bones were first discovered by the Chinese, they initially thought they belonged to giant dragons!

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Making friends, and other social skills, are vital skills children must learn. After reading Dear Dinosaur, I thought about how it could be used in a classroom or at home. Role PLAY is a wonderful way to help children through difficult situations. National Geographic Little Kids: First Big Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine Hughes and National Geographic Kids A mashup of The Beatles 1968 song “Dear Prudence” combined with the slowed lyrics of Was (Not Was)’s 1987 song “Walk The Dinosaur”.