ARTS AND CRAFTS
Tim used his dinosaur collection as a source of comfort as he hopped from one foster care family to the next. His favourite dino was the Parasaurolophus. Can you guess why by the end of the story?
Parasaurolophus means ‘crested lizard’. These herbivores lived in the Cretaceous Perior about 76 million years ago. Like a lot of the duck-billed genus of dinosaurs from that period, Parasaurolphuses sported unusal head shapes, like its bony tubular crest that extended back from the top of its head. Many scientists believe the crest, containing a labyrinth of air cavities and shaped something like a trombone or trumpet (like a brass, horn or wind instrument), might have been used to produce distinctive sounds. Birds have similar structures as ‘pipes’. To hear what these fascinating dinos ‘might’ have sounded like, click on the image below.
Click here to hear a real Parasaurolophus and learn more about them!
Why not recreate the Cretaceous Period with your own versions of the Parasaurolophus. Just click on the images below to reveal the activity instructions! For the more dexterious, challenge seekers, try the Origami version!
Make Your Own Parasaurolophus!
Make your own Origami Parasaurolophus
RECIPES
Tim loves his dinosaurs. Maybe one day, he’ll grow up to be a Paleontologist. Meanwhile, you can help him indulge in his prehistoric passions by digging up (making) these tasty dinosaur bones. They are a fun treat to add to any party or just as a sweet snack. Did you spot what Mrs Roser was nibbling on in the story? Perhaps you can make these too. Because chocolate makes everything better!
Dino Bones recipe aka Yoghurt Covered Pretzels
Gina’s Choc Chip Cookies recipe
ACTIVITIES / COLOURING PAGES / WORKSHEETS (including jigsaw puzzles!)
Click on the images below to download fun activities, book review templates, worksheets and colouring-in sheets (scroll down to find them!) You can even put together your own The Boy Who Lost His Laugh jigsaw puzzle! Play against the clock and see if you can beat me. Click on the cover image (Jigsaw puzzle one) to access the puzzle. Visit the Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle page for even more amazing online jigsaws to complete! Tim’s foster dad, Mr Lee loved jumping on their trampoline. Hopscotch is another fun passtime involving jumping. Scroll down to learn how to make your own grid and play. You can substitute numbers for letters or even trivia questions (or dinosaurs). Get creative! More Colouring In Pages on the way!
Write A Book Review Worksheet 1
Colours Match Emotions Worksheet 2
Safe People Worksheet 3
Important People Worksheet 4
Forever Family Maze Worksheet 5
The Boy Who Lost His Laugh Jigsaw Puzzle!
Make Your Own Parasaurolophus!
Click here to Join The Dots (online) and Discover the Dino! See if you can beat my timescore online!
Click here to Learn to Play Hopscotch! Use this grid as your guide.
Heidi Cooper-Smith’s illustrations of Tim melt your heart. She seems to have run out of paint though! Can you help her finish colouring these pages? (Scroll down and click on the image to access the downloadable sheet). Perhaps you could try some of the worksheets, too. Just click on the images (above) to download. Don’t be afraid to ask a parent or friend for help if you get stuck! Why not share these with a brother or sister.
Spot The Difference
Tim’s Bedroom Colouring Sheet
Lee Family Colouring Sheet
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