How to Make a Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are a popular theme for birthday parties for both boys and girls. The timeless nature and mystery surrounding the centuries-old creatures make dinosaurs a sure bet to impress a crowd. A dinosaur-themed birthday party featuring a themed cake and decorations is expected. However, you can wow your child's guests with a variety of dinosaur games to entertain and liven up the party. A dinosaur twist on the traditional Pin the Tail on the Donkey is the perfect activity to get everyone involved. You can make your own Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur in one afternoon.
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Things You'll Need
- White poster board
- Markers
- Green felt
- Fabric pen
- Double-sided foam tape
- Tacks
Instructions
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Draw the shape of a dinosaur, excluding the tail, on a large white poster board with a pencil so you can easily erase mistakes. If you need help with the shape, visit Ed Helper (see the Resources).
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Draw accents on the dinosaur, such as scales and facial features, with the pencil.
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Color the dinosaur's body with a green marker.
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Outline the accents, and fill them in with the coordinating magic marker color, such as red for lips or blue for eyes.
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Outline the dinosaur with a black marker to emphasize the shape.
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Cut out shapes of dinosaur's tail from green felt. Make sure there is one tail for each party guest.
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Write the name of each guest on the dinosaur tails with a fabric pen.
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Attach a small square of double-sided foam tape to the end of each tail.
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Hang the dinosaur body on a wall with the tacks before the party begins.
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Tips & Warnings
To play Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur, set each player 5 ft. from the wall, and blindfold each player. Each player must walk to the wall and try to correctly place the felt tail in the location where the dinosaur's tail should be. The player that comes the closest wins.
Remove obstructions from the play area to ensure players will not trip or be injured.
References
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