Dino Riddles
What’s inside...
A collection of riddles relating to dinosaurs, such as 'What do you get if you cross a dinosaur with a rabbit? Tricerahops!' and 'What did dinosaur campers cook over the fire? Dino-s'mores!'. Also included are riddles like 'What do you call a dinosaur in a cowboy hat and spurs? Tyrannosaurus Tex.' and 'What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A Stego-snore-us, of course!'. This comical collection of dinosaur riddles is certain to chomp its way into your heart with Jurassic-sized laughs!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think dinosaurs liked to do for fun based on the riddles in the book?
If you could meet one of the dinosaurs from the riddles, which one would it be and why?
How do you think the dinosaurs felt when they couldn't solve a riddle?
Can you think of a funny riddle that a dinosaur might ask another dinosaur?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expression and animation when reading the riddles to make the session more enjoyable and lively.
Encourage your child to create their own dinosaur riddle after reading the book, fostering their creativity and engagement.
Discuss the characteristics of each dinosaur mentioned in the riddles, linking it to facts about them to blend learning with fun.
After each riddle, pause and give your child time to think and answer, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The riddles throughout 'Dino Riddles' challenge children to think critically and deduce answers based on provided clues.
Real-World Application: Improves problem-solving skills that can be used in academic settings and everyday decision making.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: By engaging with playful and imaginative riddles, children can explore new ways of thinking and expressing themselves.
Real-World Application: Encourages creative thinking that can be applied in art, writing, and even in overcoming personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Understanding Context
Explanation: Children learn to understand and interpret the context within which clues in the riddles are given, enhancing comprehension skills.
Real-World Application: Assists in better understanding and following conversations or instructions at home and in school.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Building
Explanation: The dinosaur-themed riddles introduce specific terminology related to paleontology, expanding the child's vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Enables children to articulate their thoughts more clearly and understand more complex literary texts.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Remembering the clues and answers to the riddles can help enhance a child's memory.
Real-World Application: Improves recall abilities that are essential for academic success, particularly in subjects requiring memorization like history or science.