Sunshine House Preschool & Daycare
Weekly Newsletter: D- Dinosaur
October 12-16, 2026
Dino-mite Week Ahead!
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure! This week, we’re diving into the world of dinosaurs and the amazing scientists who study them, paleontologists!
- Monday we will learn about the letter D. Have your child bring something that starts with the letter “D” to share!
- Tuesday is Dem Bones Day: We’ll be exploring both dinosaur skeletons and our own bodies.
- Wednesday, Big or Small?: It’s an opposites day! We’ll compare giant dinosaurs to tiny creatures.
- Thursday is Magnifying Magic: Let’s use magnifying glasses to discover tiny wonders!
- Friday, Lost and Found: Another opposites day! We’ll explore the concepts of losing and finding things.
We can’t wait to see what discoveries we’ll make together!
Phonics: D says D D D D Dinosaur, I am from the days of yore.
Parent Tip: Encourage your child to use their imagination while playing with dinosaurs. They can roar like T-Rexes, fly like Pterodactyls, or hide like a sneaky Velociraptor!
Fun Dinosaur Facts for Kids
- The word “dinosaur” was originally coined by a British paleontologist named Richard Owen in 1842, and came from the Greek words dienos (“terrible”) and sauros (“reptile”).
- Scientists now believe the Spinosaurus was the largest carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur. …
- There were actually reptiles on Earth before dinosaurs.