Learn about the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) facts. And information about this dinosaur with this fun educational music video
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned about the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It was a powerful predator, had large teeth, and weighed as much as an elephant. It is now extinct and can only be seen in museums.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a T-Rex themed art project, like making a T-Rex mask or coloring a T-Rex picture. - Play a dinosaur memory game, using cards with pictures of different dinosaurs including the T-Rex. - Read a book about dinosaurs, particularly one that mentions the T-Rex. - Visit a local museum or exhibit that has a T-Rex skeleton or dinosaur fossils.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Dino Discovery INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns pretending to be different dinosaurs, including the T-Rex. Act out how each dinosaur moves and make their sounds. Use the facts from the video to guess which dinosaur the other person is pretending to be. Have fun exploring the prehistoric world together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
Learn about the T-Rex, the king of the dinosaurs. Despite its size and power, the T-Rex teaches us that being big doesn't always mean being the best.