Dinosaur Gingerbread Man Disguise Craft (Free Printable Template)

The gingerbread man needs a plan to stay off the dessert plate, so he will go undercover! Kids can help him avoid becoming a tasty treat by giving him the ultimate disguise as a dinosaur.

When they create this roaringly cute dinosaur gingerbread man disguise, they’ll help keep him safe and sound during the holidays.

Looking for even more gingerbread man fun? Check out our other gingerbread man activities to keep the holiday creativity and learning strong.

Disguise A Gingerbread Man Dinosaur Idea

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This adorable and festive activity is a fantastic opportunity for kids to think creatively and use essential skills like cutting, pasting, and thinking outside the box to imagine their gingerbread man as something new.

Plus, it’s a wonderful way to channel all that holiday excitement into a fun project they’ll be proud of!  

Download our free template to help your kids’ gingerbread man go Jurassic. To make this clever dinosaur disguise, you’ll just need a handful of basic supplies.  

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• White paint pen
• Markers
• Gingerbread dinosaur template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the gingerbread man to life!

First, guide your child to glue the lower half of the face to the bottom portion of the face.

Next, glue the eyes on top of the mouth.

Position the belly in the center of the body and glue it in place.

Now, help your child to glue the spines at the back and on the side of the dinosaur.

Draw the spots around the head.

Next, draw the toes on the bottom portion of the feet.

Finally, encourage your child to draw the icing decorations on the arms and legs.

Be sure to check out our Christmas crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

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Christmas Ideas For Kids

December will be extra special for your little ones with some of these fun Christmas ideas! We’ve rounded up hands-on projects and educational activities perfect for getting children into the holiday spirit while keeping them engaged and entertained.

Discover new holiday books to read together and create cozy moments celebrating the season with DIYs and activities. Let’s make this December a magical time filled with learning, laughter, and holiday cheer!

Christmas Books For Kids

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Christmas Printable Crafts

Christmas Tree Puppet Craft – Your kids will have a tree-mendous time turning a simple paper bag into a jolly Christmas tree puppet. It’s a fun way to spruce up playtime with imagination, creativity, and festive cheer.

Related: Christmas Pattern Block Mats

Elf On The Shelf Photo Craft – Turn your kiddos into their Elf on the Shelf by having them make a personalized elf with their photo as the face! It’s a merry way to bring big smiles and holiday fun as they see themselves in this cute Christmas decoration.

Reindeer Photo Craft—Kids can make a thoughtful gift parents will treasure for years when they make this reindeer featuring their own photo. Even toddlers can join in on the fun and create lasting holiday memories with just a little time!

Buddy The Elf Headband Craft – If watching Elf has become a holiday tradition, you’ll want to check out this activity. Kids will be excited to make and wear their Buddy the Elf headband to pretend to be him this Christmas.

Christmas Printables For Kids

Add Whoville whimsy to your kids’ learning with these festive Grinch worksheets! They’re great for a classroom or winter break activity, letting kids practice important skills like handwriting, fine motor coordination, letter recognition, and scissor skills.

They’ll complete activities from coloring the letter G in the maze to labeling parts of the Grinch and practicing writing. Each worksheet brings festive fun and learning together, so prepare for a Grinch-tastic time that helps your little ones grow while spreading holiday cheer!

Get ready for a jolly good time with these free printable Santa coloring pages! This set includes four adorable Santa illustrations that are fun to color while also helping kids develop skills like fine motor control and pencil grasp.

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They’ll also get extra practice identifying and using different colors as they bring Santa to life. It’s a merry, engaging activity that makes learning as fun as a sleigh ride!

Join in the reindeer games with this exciting roll a reindeer game! It’s a festive way for kids to practice counting, colors, taking turns, and fine motor skills all while having a blast. Grab some pom poms, dice, and our free printable, and let the holiday fun begin.

It’s the perfect activity to add extra cheer and learning to the holiday season. It’s a game that everyone will love to play!

Help your little elves improve their handwriting with these fun Elf on the Shelf handwriting worksheets! This printable features dotted lines leading from one elf to another with a mix of squiggly, straight, rounded, and jagged lines.

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Kids will work on fine motor skills, pencil grip, and focusing on getting from point A to point B. It’s a playful and engaging way to practice writing while getting into the holiday spirit!

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