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Posts by Douglas Bayliss

Groovy’s “Magic” Haunted Chord
groovy playing diminished key on bass guitar

Groovy’s “Magic” Haunted Chord

Science & Dinosaurs
Play mysterious chords in the interactive Brontos Haunted Chord Lab.
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August 28, 2026
Early Teens (11–13), music

Douglas Bayliss

A United Community Stands Together
cartoon dinosaurs standing together

A United Community Stands Together

Life Skills & Well-Being
The reading garden is almost ready, but one final decision asks the Brontos to think beyond what is easiest for them.
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August 23, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Team Building: Working Together
dinosaurs building things

Team Building: Working Together

Life Skills & Well-Being
Building day becomes a noisy tangle of tools and plans until the Brontos discover that teamwork needs more than good intentions.
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August 21, 2026
communication, conflict resolution, cooperation, Early Primary (5–7), Grades 5-7, Growing Together, teamwork

Douglas Bayliss

Groovy Sees Another Side: Two Sides to Every Story
cartoon dinosaurs debating

Groovy Sees Another Side: Two Sides to Every Story

Life Skills & Well-Being
Groovy's musical garden path sounds perfect to her—but another dinosaur hears the plan very differently.
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August 19, 2026
Early Primary (5–7), empathy, Grades 5-7, Growing Together, listening, perspective-taking

Douglas Bayliss

Thumper Learns to Pause Before He “Stomps”
Lumiera and friends

Thumper Learns to Pause Before He “Stomps”

Life Skills & Well-Being
Missing boards and a crooked book box push Thumper toward a giant stomp—until he tries a three-part pause.
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August 17, 2026
calming strategies, Early Primary (5–7), frustration, Grades 5-7, Growing Together, self-management

Douglas Bayliss

Luminara Accepts Being Nervous in Public
cartoon dinosaurs

Luminara Accepts Being Nervous in Public

Life Skills & Well-Being
Luminara is excited to announce Dino Cove's new community reading garden. So why does she also feel nervous?
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August 16, 2026
Early Primary (5–7), emotional vocabulary, feelings, Grades 5-7, Growing Together, self-awareness

Douglas Bayliss

Dino Cove Balance Challenge: Solve for X!
bags on a scale

Dino Cove Balance Challenge: Solve for X!

Algebra & Trig
Balancing Challenge Can you keep both sides equal while uncovering the mystery value of (x)? ADVENTURES IN MATH Dino Cove Balance Challenge Keep both sides balanced. Use the same move on each side to uncover the mystery value of x. x Challenge 1 of 5 Balance Points: 0 Choose the next step that will help […]
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August 13, 2026
Early Teens (11–13)

Douglas Bayliss

Calm Week #5 Reflections – What the Brontos Learned Together
cartoon dinosaurs sitting in a circle on the floor.

Calm Week #5 Reflections – What the Brontos Learned Together

Life Skills & Well-Being
The last day of CALM Week was all about reflection, which meant The Brontos had to sit together and talk about what they learned. This sounded simple, but the band had never been great at quiet conversations. They were better at roaring, shredding music, and arguing over snack choices. Still, they gathered in a circle, […]
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August 11, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Footprints at Dino Cove
The Giant Footprint Prank

Footprints at Dino Cove

Reading & Writing
Stories help readers explore unfamiliar places, meet memorable characters, and see problems from different points of view. Read the Dino Cove story below, then answer the questions. The Footprints at Dino Cove Early one morning, Luminara discovered a trail of enormous footprints beside the Dino Cove Learning Center. “They were not here yesterday,” she said. […]
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August 10, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Dinosaur Bridge STEAM Lab
Tim and Tess Build a Paper Bridge

Dinosaur Bridge STEAM Lab

Science & Dinosaurs
Can you build a paper bridge strong enough to carry a dinosaur across a prehistoric river? Simple STEAM exercise.
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August 10, 2026
Early Teens (11–13)

Douglas Bayliss

Free Dinosaur Coloring Book
the brontos colorting

Free Dinosaur Coloring Book

Creative Activities
Free download and print coloring book.
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August 10, 2026
Early Years (0–4)

Douglas Bayliss

Dino Cove Adventure Jar
dino-cove-diy-gift-idea

Dino Cove Adventure Jar

Creative Activities
Looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift that’s easy, creative, and full of prehistoric fun? Say hello to the Dino Cove Adventure Jar—a free DIY gift packed with 31 playful printable scrolls designed to spark imagination, kindness, creativity, and plenty of giggles for young dinosaur fans—and the young at heart! 🎀 What You’ll Need: 🪄 How […]
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August 7, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Calm Week #4 – Contentment & Appreciation
pterodactyl quietly meditating

Calm Week #4 – Contentment & Appreciation

Life Skills & Well-Being
By day four, the Bronto Brothers were starting to think CALM Week might actually teach them something. Then the school counselor announced the day’s theme: contentment. The band paused. Contentment sounded simple, but nobody was sure how to practice it, especially Tim, who had never sat still long enough to figure out what it even […]
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August 3, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Calm Week #3 – All About Balance
groovy on a balance board

Calm Week #3 – All About Balance

Life Skills & Well-Being
Learn about the wobble board and how it can improve your balance. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their stability skills.
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July 27, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

Calm Week #2 – Mindful Breathing
Calm Week #2 - Mindful Breathing

Calm Week #2 – Mindful Breathing

Life Skills & Well-Being
Mindful Breathing With Thumper On the second day of CALM Week the focus was on breathing, a topic that seemed simple until the Bronto Brothers realised they had never taken the time to notice how they breathed. Thumper in particular had many questions. He wanted to know if he should breathe like a drummer or […]
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July 20, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

5th Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide
5th amendment worksheets

5th Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide

Civics & History
The Fifth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution guarantees essential protections for people accused of crimes, ensures fair legal procedures.
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July 14, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

Calm Week #1 – Present & Centered Awareness
Reflection Time After Rehearsal

Calm Week #1 – Present & Centered Awareness

Life Skills & Well-Being
Centered Awareness Axe Raptor is having his drums restringed for the tenth time. Although Groovy is making an effort to concentrate, Tim moves in circles because he has forgotten he has feet, and Thumper drops the drumsticks as if they grow on trees. When the town school asked the band to take part in a […]
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July 13, 2026
Early Primary (5–7)

Douglas Bayliss

4th Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide
4th Amendment Protection Study Guides

4th Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide

Civics & History
The Fourth Amendment protects you, your home, your belongings, and your personal effects. What’s included (9 pages): 4th Amendment Protection Study Guides 4th Amendment worksheets are avilable for download at the Etsy Bronto Shop
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July 13, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

Bill of Rights Dinosaur Coloring Book Download
bill of rights coloring book

Bill of Rights Dinosaur Coloring Book Download

Creative Activities
Explore the Bill of Rights with dinosaurs! This free printable coloring book introduces young learners to the freedoms protected by the first ten amendments through fun, kid-friendly illustrations. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, or learning at home. Free to download and print. Coloring Book PDF Download
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July 11, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

3rd Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide
3rd Amendment workbook cover

3rd Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide

Civics & History
Discover how the Third Amendment protects privacy, property, and the home.
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July 10, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

2nd Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide
2nd Amendment workbook cover

2nd Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide

Civics & History
2nd Amendment Lessons Learn about rights and responsibilities surrounding the right to bear arms. What’s included (7 pages): 2nd Amendment download on Etsy
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July 9, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

1st Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide
1st Amendment workbook cover

1st Amendment Worksheets & Study Guide

Civics & History
Explore the Bill of Rights: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
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July 4, 2026
Late Primary (8–10)

Douglas Bayliss

US Constitution Vocabulary Challenge
vocabulary challenge

US Constitution Vocabulary Challenge

Creative Activities
Challenge yourself with this Dino Cove Constitution Word Search! Search for 21 important words connected to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the freedoms Americans enjoy. Vocabulary Challenge As you hunt for each word, you’ll discover vocabulary that helps explain how our government works and how individual rights are protected. A fun way […]
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June 10, 2026
Early Teens (11–13)

Douglas Bayliss

Create a Dinosaur Rhythm
cartoon dinosaurs singhing

Create a Dinosaur Rhythm

Creative Activities
Music begins with sound, rhythm, and imagination. You don’t need an instrument to start making music! Your hands, feet, voice, and surroundings can become part of the band. Create a Dinosaur Rhythm Begin with four steady beats: STOMP — STOMP — CLAP — REST Repeat the pattern four times. Now create your own four-beat dinosaur […]
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May 10, 2026
Early Years (0–4)

Douglas Bayliss