Nesting Dino Eggs

Dinosaurs are believed to have all come from eggs, much like reptiles and birds, whom they were in closest relation to. The first fossilized dinosaur egg was discovered in 1859 by a French amateur naturalist. Fossilized eggs are rarely discovered, but paleontologists have been able to uncover many different things from dinosaur fossils. Dinosaur eggs varied in color, shape, size, and texture and some were even bluish-green in color. Dinosaurs, much like their egg laying relatives, laid their eggs in nests.

In this sensory bin, children can work on several different skills! You will need:

• A shallow bin

• Dyed rice

• 26- Small sized stones or rocks (the smoother, the better)

• A sharpie (for the adult)

• Measuring cups

• Cupcake liners or small bowls (we prefer silicone cupcake liners)

Use the sharpie to write the alphabet on the stones. Fill the bin with dyed rice, you can use any colors you'd like. Place the stones in on top of the rice so that they look like eggs in a nest! Then, place the cupcake liners and measuring cups in the bins as well. This sensory bin works on children's cognitive and language skills, by identifying letters, as well as forming words and working on sounds. Children can also work on their math skills by learning how to measure, as well as fine motor skills with scooping!