Prehistoric Pencil Toppers

It takes just a few scissor snips and your kids will show they have the "write" stuff.

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Discover with us skills relate to science/technology. They include: observing and predicting, asking questions, and investigating nature, objects, Earth, and space.

Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.

Ages: 2-5

Materials

Pencil, pens, or other writing implemets that are similar in shape
Scissors
Printable Dino Dan Toppers
Optional: Straws

Directions

Step 1
Print out the Dino Dan Toppers on a color printer. Have your child cut out their favorite dinosaurs along the dashed lines.
Step 2
Take each dinosaur piece and fold in half vertically. Where indicated, make two small slits at the top and bottom of the designs with scissors. These will be the holes to slip the pencil through.
Step 3
Slide a pencil through the holes from top to bottom (be careful the topper doesn't get caught on the metallic end near the eraser!). Now your kids can take dino notes just like Dino Dan.
Step 4
Try topping straws to add some dino decor to kids' drinks!

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