Dinosaur Printmaking

Printmaking is always fun! Kids get to see that stamping a shape(s) can produce a new shape. This project was inspired by my preschooler's love of dinosaurs and our upcoming trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum (located in Alberta, Canada).

Materials Needed:

• Watercolor paints
• Sponge
• Plate
• Good quality thick art paper (one that doesn't curl too much after paint application)

What to do:

Pour separate colored paints in individual plates.

Dip sponge in plate fully before applying to the paper to form a shape. During sponge application make sure to apply the sponge fully by gently pressing your hand. Leave the painting to dry.

Practicing Dinosaur Prints © Everything Family Guide

Add details to the dried painting with markers or pencil crayons. We added details like eyes, mouth, claws, and spots, using watercolor markers.

© Everything Family Guide

What's your child's favorite dinosaur? We would love to see your ideas and dinosaur-related art projects.

Annie
(Source: for more fun dinosaur related art projects, you can refer to Dinosaur Fun by Usborne books)