Dinosaur Footprint Fossils Discovery Set 8-Piece

Name: Dinosaur Footprint Fossils Discovery Set 8-Piece
Brand: Educators Resource
SKU: YUS1086
Price: 34.95 USD
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Ages 8-10

Little paleontologists

Hands-on fossil matching and dinosaur discovery

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Product Overview

Eight double-sided stones turn dinosaur tracking into a hands-on tabletop dig. Each stone shows a footprint on one side and the dinosaur that made it on the other, covering Apatosaurus, Deinonychus, Hypsilophodon, Iguanodon, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Kids examine, compare and sort the footprints to match each track to its owner, then take the play further with crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails. Made from a durable stone mix, the set holds up both indoors and out.

8 double-sided stones (3.5" x 2.5") featuring eight different dinosaurs and their footprints
Covers Apatosaurus, Deinonychus, Hypsilophodon, Iguanodon, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex
Encourages examining, comparing and sorting as kids match footprints to their owners
Doubles as an activity set for crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails
Made from a durable stone mix that holds up to play both indoors and out

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

cleaning: The stones are made from a durable stone mix that holds up to play both indoors and out.

Use Cases

Tabletop dinosaur matching activity
Hands-on sorting game for a home learning corner
Rainy day activity for dinosaur enthusiasts
Birthday gift for a child interested in dinosaurs
Outdoor play since the stones hold up indoors and out
Extended play with crayon rubbings and play dough impressions

Skills Developed

primary skill: Matching and sorting
secondary skill: Comparison

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 3 years
ideal age range: 4-8 years
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Matching footprints to their dinosaur on the double-sided stones. 5-7 years: Sorting and comparing all eight footprint-and-dinosaur pairs, plus extending play with rubbings and impressions.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Matching and sorting activity
play structure: Open-ended, stones can be examined, compared, and sorted in any order
social context: Can be played alone or with others
adult involvement: Independent play once introduced
play progression: Starts with matching footprints to dinosaurs, then extends into crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails
session length: Short to moderate sessions depending on activity chosen

Why It Works

primary benefit: Kids examine, compare and sort footprints to match each track to its owner.

What Makes It Fun

Eight dinosaur footprint fossils to examine piece by piece.

Why They'll Love It

* Eight-piece dinosaur footprint fossils set * Fossil pieces invite hands-on exploration * Footprint theme for dinosaur enthusiasts * Screen-free play with tactile discovery

Customer Q&A

How many pieces are included?

The set includes 8 double-sided stones.

What dinosaurs are featured?

The stones cover Apatosaurus, Deinonychus, Hypsilophodon, Iguanodon, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

What is on each stone?

Each stone shows a footprint on one side and the dinosaur that made it on the other.

What size are the stones?

Each stone measures 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches.

What material are the stones made from?

The stones are made from a durable stone mix.

Can this be used outdoors?

Yes, the stone mix holds up to play both indoors and out.

What activities can be done with this set?

Kids can examine, compare and sort the footprints to match each track to its owner, then extend play with crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails.

Dinosaur Footprint Fossils Discovery Set 8-Piece