This massive plant eating dinosaur was one of the biggest in its day. In fact, it might be THE BIGGEST dinosaur ever.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned about the Brachiosaurus, a massive plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck, long tail, and long front legs. It eats a lot and might be the biggest dinosaur ever.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a scavenger hunt for your child to find pictures or toys of different dinosaurs, including the Brachiosaurus. - Have a discussion with your child about the concept of size, comparing the Brachiosaurus to other animals or objects they are familiar with. - Encourage your child to draw or paint their own picture of a Brachiosaurus, emphasizing its long neck and tail. - Engage in imaginative play with your child, pretending to be Brachiosauruses and acting out scenes from the video, such as reaching for leaves on tall trees.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Brachiosaurus Adventure" INSTRUCTIONS: Pretend you and your child are Brachiosauruses! Use your imagination to stretch your necks, swing your tails, and reach for the "trees" (objects around you). Take turns being the Brachiosaurus with the long neck and the one with the long tail. Keep eating and never stop! Who can reach the highest "trees"?