Well, we weren't originally planning on doing a unit on dinosaurs until next year, but after we got knee-deep into preparations for Mason's dinosaur birthday party, I decided to declare a school mini-unit to indulge the kids growing interest. It was nothing too outlandish, but we did read quite a bit about dinosaurs during our two week unit. We also did some hands on activities associated with the party. First off, we needed dinosaur bones for our Dino dig activity at the party. As a result, one night we mixed up a play-dough-like concoction and Nick and the kids molded true to life dinosaur bones using books for models.
Then, at the party, the kids got to dig for bones in both the sandy Dino dig and do "actual" rock excavations from the Dino rock we purchased. (these photos are on the family blog) It was a super party, and it worked out to be an appropriate time to introduce my children to the world of dinosaurs. At some point I'm sure the school curriculum will require a more in-depth look at the prehistoric creatures, but this was a good start.
