Kids love dinosaurs! They find them fascinating, and kids are always asking questions about how they lived.
They also wonder what it would be like to get up close to a dinosaur and maybe even have one as a pet!
This printable dinosaur craft is perfect for kids who love these ancient creatures from long ago.
With just scissors and crayons or paint, your kids can create their own amazing dino craft!
Download the printable and make it with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children any time you’re learning about dinosaurs.
Also, be sure to check out all of our dinosaur activities for kids.
Dinosaur Cut & Paste Craft

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Supplies
- White cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Markers, crayons, or paint (if using the color in version)
- Dinosaur printable (enter your email in the form at the end of the post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the dinosaur printable and print it out on white cardstock.

Use markers, crayons, or paint and color in the dinosaur. Once the dinosaur is completely dry (if using paint), cut out all of the pieces.

Place the eye just below the brow and glue it in place.

Take the spines and glue them along the top of the dinosaur’s back.

Can you believe how easy this craft is?!

More Dinosaur Activities
Add in even more dinosaur activities to create a fun, week-long study of dinosaurs! We’ve got some great ideas to get your week planned in no time!
Reading aloud to kids is not just fun, but it’s also a great way of helping them develop their reading abilities. It can improve attention span and listening skills as well. Reading also encourages curiosity! For those reasons and more, we always recommend starting with books.
Never Let A Dinosaur Scribble! – A little boy heard people say, “Never let a dinosaur scribble!” but he just couldn’t help himself. He gives his dinosaur a crayon and lets the dinosaur go. What will happen?! Kids will be waiting on pins and needles to see the ending.
How To Catch A Dinosaur – If your kids are into STEAM activities, they’ll love this book that has the same group of kids trying to create crazy contraptions to catch a dinosaur!
Tiny T. Rex And The Impossible Hug – Not only does this book have adorable illustrations, but it’s also a great book to help kids learn kindness!

We all know that kids love to create, but did you also realize how beneficial crafting can be? It’s a great way for kids to exercise their fine motor skills and learn some new things. In addition, crafting can help relieve stress and increase creativity. Plus it’s tons of fun! Add in some of our fun dinosaur crafts for kids below:
Handprint Dinosaur Card Craft – This handprint dinosaur card craft is perfect for kids! They’ll love making these cute dinosaurs, and you won’t have to worry about any messy paint. Plus, this craft is really easy and only requires a few simple supplies.
Dinosaur Headband Craft – Kids will love this adorable dinosaur craft. The materials are easy to find and the project is perfect for a rainy day. It’s a fun kids’ activity that looks so cute on them too! Print it on white paper or make it from colored paper.
Dinosaur Egg Craft – This easy and simple dinosaur egg craft is perfect for young kids. It’s a great way to get them excited about learning about dinosaurs, and it’s also a fun activity that they can do together.
Dinosaur Tissue Paper Craft – This fun activity is a great way to help with your child’s fine motor skills. They’ll love creating their very own dinosaur using tissue paper. And best of all, there’s a free template to make it even easier!

Practice your scissor skills and work on sequencing with these free dinosaur preschool printables. They’re perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children! It includes a label a dinosaur page, a dinosaur life cycle page, and more.
Test your memory skills with this free printable dinosaur memory game. It’s a great way to entertain the kids on a rainy day! The dinosaurs are in pairs, and you can match up all of them by flipping over cards until you find two that match. No reading needed – it’s just a fun matching game for preschoolers and elementary school children alike!
Print out these fun dinosaur pattern block mats and keep your kids entertained for a while. This is a great activity that will help with their fine motor skills and shape recognition!
Looking for a fun dinosaur-themed activity to do with your kids? Download our dinosaur I spy printables and have them hunt down their favorite dinosaurs. They’ll love these!
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More Dinosaur Ideas For Kids

Printable Dinosaur Craft For Kids
Materials
- White cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Markers crayons, or paint (if using the color in version)
- Dinosaur printable
Instructions
- Download the dinosaur printable and print it out on white cardstock.
- Use markers, crayons, or paint and color in the dinosaur. Once the dinosaur is completely dry (if using paint), cut out all of the pieces.
- Place the eye just below the brow and glue it in place.
- Take the spines and glue them along the top of the dinosaur's back.
Build A Dinosaur Template

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Sarah
Friday 11th of October 2024
Trying to get a free Dino
Sam
Monday 14th of October 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Tina
Monday 24th of July 2023
Okay, now I figured out where to put my info in for the free Dinosaur template! My granddaughter will love this. Thanks!
Sam
Monday 24th of July 2023
Oh, good! You're very welcome!
Tina
Monday 24th of July 2023
I want the dinosaur template! Thanks!
Sam
Monday 24th of July 2023
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Kate
Thursday 22nd of June 2023
My 4 year olds will love this during Dino week
Sam
Tuesday 27th of June 2023
I'm so happy to hear that!
Lois Denman
Friday 9th of June 2023
love these!
Sam
Saturday 10th of June 2023
Thanks so much!