DIY Counting Dinosaur Game
Along with sharing various toddler friendly crafts on my blog, I want to start sharing more toddler themed busy bag activities that moms can make on the cheap and super fast.
Never heard of busy bag activities before?
They are called busy bags because most are stored in plastic bags & in the end, keep kids busy.
Some are just games and some have a learning lesson behind them. The concept is to make the busy bag activities durable and be able to use them over & over again. Plus it gives moms an excuse to get crafty {to make them} and then afterwards your child is satisfied with the end result too. It’s a win-win situation. With so many road-trips going on this summer, busy bags are great to throw in a basket & hand one over when your child gets fussy or bored.
Today’s busy bag activity is called “Counting Dinosaur Game.” Your child will have to identifying the number on each dinosaur cutout, then add the same amount of clothespins {spikes} along the back of each dinosaur. Super easy and a great learning activity for those who LOVE dinosaurs as well!
To make this learning activity, it takes a few easy steps & less than 30 minutes to put together. The cost is also very reasonable and and you can change out the supplies to best suit you & your child’s need.
Now are you ready to learn how to make this dinosaur spike counting busy bag idea? Find all the details below! Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures when you make your dinosaur themed counting game, by tagging us on Instagram to see it! I can’t wait to also hear what you think of our DIY! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR GAME WITH —> Dinosaur Sensory Bin Idea
Game Supplies:
- Laminating Machine
- Laminating Sheets
- Cricut Machine
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Mini Clothespins
- Large Number Scrapbook Stickers {1-10}
Directions:
- First things first – if you haven’t already, make your TEN dinosaur cutouts. Whether you use your Cricut, hand-draw them yourself or you pre-buy some from the store, you will need TEN paper pieces per game set {the original tutorial from 2013 was made with dinosaur cutouts from Hobby Lobby}
- Now that you have your dinosaur cutouts, put a scrapbook number sticker in the center of each dinosaur shape. You generally want a set of 1-10 but no higher than those numbers. Otherwise your child won’t be able to put the correct amount of spikes on the dinosaur because of lack of space.
- Next up – slide the finished paper pieces between your laminating sheets {leaving room between each one} and run them through the laminating machine.
- When cool enough to touch – use your scissors to trim out the dinosaur shapes from the finished laminating sheets.
- Now it’s time to separate and pair up your clothespins to the dinosaurs {this way you know you have enough for the game!} One dinosaur with one clothespin, another with two, another with three – so on & so on. Each dinosaur will have it’s designated amount of clothespins.
- And you are done! To play, just ask your child to identifying the number on the dinosaur and then add the same amount of clothespins along the back of the dinosaur. That’s it!
- Once the game is done, store your pieces in a large ziplock baggie for future uses. {or sew up a really cool bag if you want!}
- To change up the game or add some flare – paint your clothespins and/or change up the colors of your number stickers so it becomes a matching game instead. You could even change the game up, by doing a single clothespin that matches the color of a particular dinosaur. So many ways to change it up! I just hope I inspired you today!
PAIR YOUR GAME WITH —> Egg Hatching Baby Dinosaur
RELATED BUSY BAG POSTS: Counting Ants Game and Deck of Cards Match Game
Counting Dinosaur Spike Game
- Cricut Machine
- Cardstock Paper
- Mini Clothespins
- Large Number Scrapbook Stickers {1-10}
Instructions
- First things first - if you haven't already, make your TEN dinosaur cutouts. Whether you use your Cricut, hand-draw them yourself or you pre-buy some from the store, you will need TEN paper pieces per game set {the original tutorial from 2013 was made with dinosaur cutouts from Hobby Lobby}Cardstock Paper
- Now that you have your dinosaur cutouts, put a scrapbook number sticker in the center of each dinosaur shape. You generally want a set of 1-10 but no higher than those numbers. Otherwise your child won't be able to put the correct amount of spikes on the dinosaur because of lack of space.Large Number Scrapbook Stickers {1-10}
- Next up - slide the finished paper pieces between your laminating sheets {leaving room between each one} and run them through the laminating machine.
- When cool enough to touch - use your scissors to trim out the dinosaur shapes from the finished laminating sheets.
- Now it's time to separate and pair up your clothespins to the dinosaurs {this way you know you have enough for the game!} One dinosaur with one clothespin, another with two, another with three - so on & so on. Each dinosaur will have it's designated amount of clothespins.Mini Clothespins
- And you are done! To play, just ask your child to identifying the number on the dinosaur and then add the same amount of clothespins along the back of the dinosaur. That's it!
- Once the game is done, store your pieces in a large ziplock baggie for future uses. {or sew up a really cool bag if you want!}
- To change up the game or add some flare - paint your clothespins and/or change up the colors of your number stickers so it becomes a matching game instead. You could even change the game up, by doing a single clothespin that matches the color of a particular dinosaur. So many ways to change it up! I just hope I inspired you today!
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