The Dinosaur Mystery Party

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Welcome, young paleontologists, to a roaring adventure filled with mystery, laughter, and of course, dinosaurs! Today, we're transforming your ordinary birthday bash into a prehistoric playground where fossils, games, and excitement await around every corner. Get ready to embark on a journey back in time with our Dinosaur Mystery Party!

Read Aloud Story Time

**The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: A Literary Expedition**

Before we dive into the party details, let's kick things off with a captivating story. Gather the little explorers around as we delve into the fascinating world of "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins" by Barbara Kerley. This Caldecott Honor book takes us on a thrilling journey alongside Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins as he endeavors to bring dinosaurs to life through art. It's a tale that will ignite imaginations and set the stage for our dino-mystery adventure!

Dino Decor Galore

Transform your party space into a Jurassic wonderland with these dino-mite decorations:

1. Dinosaur Footprint Path: Use chalk or cutouts to create a trail of dinosaur footprints leading up to your party entrance.

2. Volcanic Centerpieces: Craft volcanoes out of paper mache or purchase fold-out volcano centerpieces for your tables.

4. Dino Balloons: Inflate some giant dinosaur balloons to roam around the party space, adding a whimsical touch.

Click Me to see the dinosaur party collection!

Dino Games

1. Dino Egg Hunt: Hide colorful dinosaur eggs around the party area and let the young adventurers hunt for them. Each egg can contain a small toy or treat.

2. Stegosaurus Stomp: Arrange a game of musical chairs but with a twist! Instead of chairs, use cutouts of stegosaurus footprints, and when the music stops, the kids must find a footprint to stand on. Those left without a footprint are "extinct" for that round.

3. Sandbox excavation: Purchase plastic dinosaur skeletons or fossil replicas and bury them in your sandbox if you have one. If you don't have a sandbox, skip this game, and rather plan time for free play for your party guests. Kids know how to make their own fun!

Dino-mite Party Favors

Send your young explorers home with a bag full of prehistoric treasures:

1. Dinosaur Masks: Let them unleash their inner T-Rex with dinosaur masks to take home.

2. Dino Stickers and Tattoos: Add a bit of dino flair to their belongings with stickers and temporary tattoos featuring their favorite prehistoric creatures.

3. Dino Egg Dig kits. These small excavation experiments will keep the fun going even after the party is over.

Let's eat!

Healthy Dino Dirt Cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla-flavored)

• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate-flavored graham crackers or whole grain cereal (such as chocolate Cheerios)

• Assorted fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi), chopped into small pieces

• Gummy dinosaurs

• Clear plastic cups

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Greek Yogurt Mixture:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if desired, stirring until well mixed. Adjust the sweetness to taste.

2. Crush the Chocolate-Flavored Graham Crackers or Cereal:

• Place the chocolate-flavored graham crackers or whole grain cereal in a plastic bag and crush them into small crumbs using a rolling pin or the back of a spoon.

3. Assemble the Healthy Dino Dirt Cups:

• Take a clear plastic cup and layer the bottom with a spoonful of crushed chocolate-flavored graham crackers or cereal to create the "dirt" layer.

• Next, add a layer of the Greek yogurt mixture on top of the crumbs, filling the cup about halfway.

• Add another layer of crushed chocolate-flavored graham crackers or cereal on top of the yogurt to resemble more "dirt."

• Top the dirt layer with assorted fresh fruit pieces, arranging them to mimic a prehistoric landscape.

• Place a gummy dinosaur on top of the fruit or directly onto the "dirt" layer to complete the dino-themed look.

4. Repeat and Serve:

• Continue layering the ingredients in each cup until they're filled to the desired level, alternating between layers of yogurt, crumbs, and fresh fruit.

• Once assembled, refrigerate the Healthy Dino Dirt Cups until ready to serve.

To make things extra simple for those who want to create the footprint welcome or the Stegosarous Stomp game, here is a great product that will help Dinosaur footprint stencils!

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