Dinosaur Dig Letter matching Activity

Calling all future paleontologists! Get ready to uncover some fun with a roar-some with this Dinosaur Dig Letter Matching Activity!

This activity combines hands-on learning with sensory play to create an engaging way for young learners to practice letter recognition.

Letter Matching Sensory Bin

Perfect for literacy centers, morning tubs, or small groups, this activity will have your students excited to uncover “fossils” as they dig through the sensory bin.

The sensory play adds a layer of excitement, while the matching and marking activities reinforce their letter recognition skills.

This activity will captivate your young learners’ attention while helping them build important foundational skills. Plus, the dino theme is sure to be a hit with young explorers!

Getting Ready to Use the Dinosaur Dig Letter Matching Activity:

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What’s Included:

  • 26 Lowercase Letter Fossil Cards
  • 1 Lowercase Letter Recording Sheets

What Else Is Needed:

To prepare this activity ready for your students, fill out the form at the bottom of this page to get the printables.

Next, download and print 2 copies of the fossil cards on card stock. Then, print the recording sheet on paper.

After printing, laminate the fossil cards and cut them out. You can also make as many copies of the recording sheet that you need.

Letter Sensory Bin

For the sensory bin, fill a plastic container with filler such as kinetic sand, shredded paper, or pom poms.

Next, place the fossil cards in the sensory bin.

How to Use the Dinosaur Dig Letter Matching Activity:

First, your students will pick a fossil card out of the sensory bin and identify the lowercase letter on it.

Alphabet Sensory Bin

Next, they will search through the other cards to find the matching letter.

Alphabet Matching Activity

When your kids find the 2 matching cards, they will color the letter on their recording sheet with a BINGO dauber.

Letter Match Activity

Your students will continue to identify and match all of the lowercase letters until all of the circles are colored.

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Letter Recognition Activity

More Dinosaur Literacy Activities:

Looking for more dinosaur-themed resources? Check out these books and activities:

Dinosaur Books:

How to Catch a Dinosaur by Adam Wallace

Dinosaurs by Kathleen Zoehfeld 

Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs by Bonnie Worth

Dinosaur Literacy Activities:

Dinosaur Letter Recognition Activity

Fossil Sensory Bin

Dinosaur Alphabet Playdough Mats

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