Fun Dinosaur Egg Cutting Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Free Printable!)
Looking for a low-prep, hands-on way to invite scissor skills into your day? This dinosaur egg cutting craft is the perfect combo of fine motor fun, pretend play, and adorable dino magic. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s got options (like… a lot of them).
Young toddlers to preschoolers can color, cut, and crack their way into some prehistoric play. Grab your crayons and glue sticks, because this is one activity you’ll want on repeat.
A Real-Life Dino Moment
Right now, my little group of two-year-olds is deep in a dinosaur phase. We’re talking full-on stomping, growling, and declaring “I’m a Rex!” on repeat.
My own son walks around the house with his hands up like tiny T. rex arms and a ferocious (but adorable) growl that melts me every time.
That’s when I knew—it was time to pause all the spring and holiday plans and pull out the dinosaurs.
Because this moment?
This is child-led learning at its finest.
When kids are showing you what lights them up, run with it.
That’s where the best learning happens—and this dinosaur egg cutting craft fits right in with that energy.
What’s Included in the Free Dinosaur Egg Cutting Craft Printable
Our free dinosaur egg cutting craft comes packed with:
-10 Pages of dino fun options!!
-Educational fine motor skill development
-Multiple printable dinosaur eggs with unique crack patterns
-Two baby dinosaur designs
-Flexible options for different skill levels
What You’ll Need (Materials & Prep Tips)
This craft is low-prep and full of possibilities! Here’s what we used during our dino-filled art day:
- Free printable dinosaur egg cutting craft (grab it below!)
- Construction paper (for mounting your finished eggs)
- Crayons or markers
- Optional Bingo daubers (dot markers)
- Glue stick (for the egg and dinosaur)
- Glue bottle (to stick shredded paper down)
- Child-safe scissors
- Shredded paper or Easter grass (makes the cutest little nest!)
How We Did It
Each child started by decorating their egg and dinosaur with crayons, markers, and bingo daubers. Once everything was decorated:
- I cut out the eggs and dinosaurs for the toddlers.
- The 2-year-olds practiced a few snips across the crack line.
- The 4-year-olds cut across the crack line themselves.
- Older preschoolers could definitely handle cutting out the whole egg and dinosaur independently!
We glued everything down on colorful construction paper and added some shredded paper “nests” for a bonus sensory and fine motor boost.
How to Use This Craft (from Infants to Preschoolers!)
This printable was made with toddlers and preschoolers in mind, but it’s flexible enough to use with mixed ages. Here’s how to adapt it:
- Infants: Let babies hang out with you at the table, crinkle the paper, or watch you tear along the crack. Tape the finished egg and dino to their highchair tray or play mat for visual interest.
- Young Toddlers (1–2 years): Let them color the egg with chunky crayons or dot markers. You can pre-cut the egg for them or cut a crack and let them “open” it to reveal the dinosaur.
- Older Toddlers (2–3 years): Practice cutting along the crack lines! Choose a simpler zig-zag or curved line to start. After cutting, glue the pieces down and decorate.
- Preschoolers (3–5 years): They can do it all—cut out the egg, the crack, and the dinosaur. Then go wild decorating, storytelling, and making a whole dinosaur nursery scene.
10 Fun Ways to Decorate Your Dinosaur Eggs
Want to take this from simple to standout? Try decorating your dino egg craft with any of these fun supplies:
- Crayons or markers
- Watercolor paints
- Washi tape
- Dot markers
- Tissue paper squares
- Pom-poms or googly eyes
- Stickers
- Glitter glue
- Feathers or yarn scraps
- Stamps or sponge painting
Pro tip: Set out 3–4 options and let your toddler choose—it builds independence and keeps the mess manageable.
Bonus Idea: Print on Colored Paper + Stickers or Daubers!
Want to skip the coloring step or switch things up a bit? Print the dinosaur eggs on light-colored construction paper or cardstock (pastels work great!).
This gives kids a fun background to work with—and then the real fun begins. Hand over a pile of stickers or use bingo dauber and let them go wild decorating their eggs!
This is a great option for:
- Quick setup days
- Younger toddlers who love stickers more than crayons
- Creating a whole rainbow of dinosaur eggs to display on the wall or bulletin board
It’s low-mess, super engaging, and still works all those fine motor muscles as kids peel and stick.
Ideas for Extending the Learning
Here are some ideas to build on the fun:
- Fine Motor Practice: Cutting, gluing, and coloring all help build those essential hand muscles.
- Pretend Play: Hide plastic dinos in eggs and pretend they’re hatching.
- Storytelling: Have your child name their dino and make up a story about how it cracked out of the egg.
- Sorting Game: Cut and mix up different eggs and dino parts, then have your preschooler match and glue the correct pieces.
- Math & Patterns: Use the decorated eggs to create simple patterns or count how many dots/stickers they used.
- D is for Dinosaur: Try this fun craft next!
Looking for even more creative ideas like this? Don’t forget to check out my Printable Use Idea Generator!
Ready to Hatch Some Fun?
Download your free dinosaur egg cutting craft and let the creativity begin! Whether you’re teaching toddlers how to use scissors or just looking for a sweet, themed activity, this printable brings all the dino joy—without the prep stress.
