Dinosaur Commentary Pack

Purposeful talk through play, exploration and curiosity

Bring your dinosaur provision to life with meaningful, language-rich interactions that go beyond 'roar' and into real thinking, storytelling and vocabulary development.

This pack is designed to support adults in knowing exactly what to say, when to say it and why it matters, all while keeping play at the centre.

Perfect for dinosaur-themed provision, sensory play and small world exploration, these commentary sheets help you turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for communication and learning.

Inside the pack:

Dinosaur Dough Commentary Sheet
Fossils Adult Commentary Sheet
Dinosaurs Adult Commentary Sheet

Plus dinosaur vocabulary visuals!

Each sheet includes:

Ready-to-use modelling language
Simple, natural sentence stems
Open-ended questions to deepen thinking
Key vocabulary woven into play
Links to understanding the world, storytelling and early science concepts

Supports children to:

Build and extend vocabulary
Develop imaginative storytelling
Explore early scientific ideas (fossils, extinction, habitats)
Engage in sustained shared thinking
Make connections through hands-on play

Perfect for:

Continuous provision enhancements
Adult-led and child-initiated play
Supporting less confident staff with high-quality talk
EYFS settings focusing on Oracy and communication

This isn’t about interrupting play, it’s about joining children where they are and gently extending it through thoughtful, intentional talk.

Please note: This is a digital download only. No physical product will be sent. Once purchased, you will receive the files to download and print yourself.