BGP030 | Dinosaur Parade
By Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar
In the “Dinosaur Parade” video from the Born Genius Program, Dr. Rajeev Tamhankar introduces a fun and educational activity focused on dinosaurs. The video guides parents on how to organize a dinosaur-themed parade for toddlers, using toys or flashcards and incorporating parade music. It aims to teach dinosaur vocabulary and concepts in an engaging way, helping toddlers learn through imaginative play.
- Set up a parade route in your living room or throughout your home using dinosaur toys, flashcards, or household items as props. Use parade music to enhance the experience.
- Introduce dinosaurs one by one, starting with the T-Rex and progressing through other dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Pterodactyl. Use actions and sounds to represent each dinosaur’s characteristics.
- Explain dinosaur concepts such as carnivores and herbivores in a simple way. For example, describe the T-Rex as a meat-eater and the Brachiosaurus as a plant-eater.
- End the parade with a grand finale where each dinosaur performs its main action (e.g., stomping for T-Rex, flying for Pterodactyl). Conclude with celebratory music to wrap up the activity.
- Enhances toddlers’ understanding of dinosaurs and their characteristics through hands-on, interactive play, helping solidify vocabulary and concepts.
- Encourages physical activity and creativity as children act out dinosaur movements and sounds, making learning dynamic and enjoyable.
- Provides a structured yet flexible learning experience, allowing parents to adapt the parade to fit their child’s interests and understanding.
- Fosters bonding between parents and toddlers through shared play, making the educational experience both fun and memorable.
- Use a variety of props and music to keep the parade exciting and engaging for toddlers. Flashcards, toys, and household items can all be part of the parade.
- Involve your child in creating dinosaur sounds and movements to make the activity more interactive and fun. This helps reinforce learning through active participation.
- Adjust the complexity of the dinosaur facts based on your child’s age and understanding. Simplify explanations if needed and use analogies they can relate to.
- If possible, record the parade and review it with your child later. This can help reinforce the concepts learned and provide a fun way to reflect on the activity.
Please use Dinosaur Parade flashcards provided by us.
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