Quick Party Snapshot

Activity type: Listening Game/Group party game

Age: 3-8 yrs.

Light Competition

How to Play

  1. Select one person to be the T-Rex leader who gives commands.

  2. Have all the children stand in front so they can clearly hear the instructions

  3. The T-Rex gives actions for the children to perform, but children must only follow the commands that begin with "T-Rex says"

    Example: T-Rex says stomp like a dino.

  4. If the leader gives a command without saying "T-Rex says " first, anyone who does the action is out for that round.

    Example: "jump like a frog!" (Children should NOT jump)

  5. Continue giving commands until only one child remains or play just for fun with no eliminations.

T-Rex Says

Turn this classic listening game into a prehistoric adventure where kids must follow commands from the mighty T-Rex leader. With stomping feet, roaring actions, and dino-sized movements, this easy party game keeps kids laughing with a challenging twist of listening- perfect for any dinosaur party.

Supplies You'll Need

  • A space where kids can stand spread

  • One person to act as the T-Rex leader (adult or child)

  • Optional: Dino mask, hat, or toy dinosaur for the leader

Optional Dino Touches

  • Give the leader dino hat, mask, or inflatable toy

  • Add sound effects like roaring or volcano rumblings

  • Have kids do a silly "dino walk" when they get out instead of sitting

Dino Command Ideas

  • Stomp like a dino

  • Roar as loud as you can

  • Swing your tail

  • March through the jungle

  • Freeze like a fossil

  • run from the volcano

Set the Stage: In the prehistoric world, young dinosaurs must learn to follow the powerful T-Rex's commands. Only the best listeners will survive the wild and prove they are true dinos of the herd.