Step-by-Step Drawing Dinosaurs
Step-by-Step Drawing Series
What’s inside...
Children can discover how to draw lots of different dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in this colorful book with simple step-by-step instructions and lots of space to draw in. From Tyrannosaurus rex to Triceratops, hatching dinosaur eggs and prehistoric scenes, they will soon be drawing fabulous pictures of all their favorite dinosaurs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it was like to live in the time of dinosaurs?
Can you imagine how a dinosaur might have sounded? Let’s try to make some dinosaur noises together!
Which dinosaur from the book is your favorite and why?
If you could be any dinosaur, which one would you choose and what would you do?
How do you think dinosaurs interacted with each other and their environment?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking open-ended questions related to the dinosaurs they are drawing.
Use the drawing activity as an opportunity to discuss the characteristics of different dinosaurs, enhancing their knowledge and vocabulary.
While drawing, ask your child to imagine and describe the habitat where their favorite dinosaur might have lived.
Share your own favorite dinosaur with your child, and have a fun exchange about the differences and similarities in your choices.
Celebrate your child’s completed drawings by creating a mini-exhibition at home, which can spark further conversations about these ancient creatures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: The book guides children through sequential steps to draw dinosaurs, emphasizing the importance of following instructions to achieve desired outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply the skill of following directions in school assignments and daily routines, enhancing their ability to complete tasks accurately.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: As children engage in drawing, they are encouraged to add personalized touches, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in problem-solving and in expressing themselves in unique ways, both in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Mastering the drawings requires practice and patience, teaching children the value of persistence in achieving proficiency.
Real-World Application: The lesson of patience can be applied to learning new skills, such as playing a musical instrument or mastering a new sport.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The book encourages attention to detail through careful observation of shapes and lines that make up each dinosaur.
Real-World Application: This enhances children's observational skills, which are important in academic subjects like science and math, and in everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Pride in Accomplishments
Explanation: Completing a drawing provides a sense of accomplishment, boosting children’s confidence and self-esteem.
Real-World Application: This feeling of achievement can motivate children to take on new challenges and believe in their abilities across different areas of life.