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Last modified on April 27th, 2025

12 Simple And Fun Dinosaur Crafts For Toddlers

Looking for craft projects for your dinosaur lovers? We have gathered some of the best dinosaur crafts for toddlers from colourful paper plate dinosaurs to playful dino footprints and handprint art.

They are great for keeping toddlers busy on a rainy day, for a dinosaur-themed learning week in class or even for a dinosaur-themed party.

These crafts are inexpensive and simple to create. They use basic craft materials like pompoms, pipe cleaners, playdough, and recyclable items such as toilet paper rolls and paper plates.

Toddlers can do them with little assistance.

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Dinosaur Crafts For Toddlers

1. Play dough dinosaur craft

Playdough dinosaur craft

Let’s start the list with this simple craft project which transforms playdough into a creative dinosaur-building activity for toddlers.

Using basic materials like pipe cleaners, pasta and googly eyes children can sculpt their own 3D dinosaurs.

Check out these 10 educational playdough activities for kids.

2. Popsicle Stick Dinosaur Craft

Popsicle stick dinosaur craft

Glued To My Crafts blog has a fun idea for making a dinosaur using popsicle sticks.

It’s an excellent activity as part of a dinosaur-themed learning session. This craft is not only fun but also encourages creativity and fine motor skills in young children.

3. Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft

Paper plate dinosaur craft

Making a dinosaur craft with paper plates is a popular option. This beautiful dinosaur craft project is another simple and fun craft for kids. You may have to help them with the cutting part.

Also kids can use different materials and create their own versions.

4. Playdough Dinosaur Matching

Playdough dinosaur craft stamps

This dinosaur playdough match activity from Toddler at Play is a simple yet engaging sensory game for toddlers and preschoolers.

It involves flattening play-dough into a disc, stamping dinosaur figures into it to create imprints and then encouraging children to match the correct dinosaur.

5. Pompom Dinosaur Craft

pom pom art activity

Decorating a dinosaur with pompoms is a fun and creative activity for toddlers. A great way to improve fine motor skills for dino lovers.

First, cut a stencil from cardstock paper. You can just draw a dinosaur shape and use a paper knife to cut it. Then, cover one side with tape so kids can stick the pompoms on it.

They’ll have a lovely piece of art to display on the wall!

6. Volcano Blow Art

Volcano erupt craft

This engaging preschool craft from Our Little Acorns combines art and science in a fun, hands-on activity.

The activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and understanding of cause and effect. It’s a simple setup that provides a memorable experience for young learners.​

7. Handprint Dinosaur Craft

Hand print dinosaur craft

Handprint arts are popular among children. How about making a dinosaur with a handprint ?

You will just need some cardstock papers and paint to make this beautiful dinosaur craft.

8. Dinosaur Egg Hatching Craft

Egg hatching dinosaur craft

Egg hatching activities are something all dino lovers enjoy. Making an egg hatching craft will be even more fun for them.

Kids will need very little assistance from you to make this easy craft.

9. Dinosaur Mask

Dinosaur mask craft

This dinosaur craft from Taming Little Monsters guides you through creating a paper plate triceratops mask, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

This activity helps kids improve their crafting skills, and they can use the mask for imaginative play.

10. Dinosaur Hat

Dinosaur hat craft

Creating this dinosaur hat will be a fun craft for kids.

Just use some construction paper to make a wearable hat with spikes, ideal for imaginative play or dinosaur-themed parties.

11. Toilet Paper Dinosaur Craft

Toilet paper dinosaur craft

The paper roll dinosaur craft is another lovely craft for young children. You will just need a toilet paper roll and some cardstock papers.

This craft has more details but is still fairly easy to make. Kids may need some help with cutting and glueing.

12. Pipe Cleaner Dinosaur

Pipe cleaner dinosaur craft

This dinosaur pipe cleaner craft from Make and Takes is a fun activity that turns pipe cleaners into playful dinosaur figures.

It’s designed for children aged 3 and up and encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

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