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 5-7

Kids fascinated by dinosaurs

Hands-on fossil sorting and footprint 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 to play both indoors and out.

8 double-sided stones (3.5" x 2.5") featuring eight different dinosaurs and their footprints
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
Durable stone construction stands up to indoor and outdoor play

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

cleaning: Wipe the stones clean since they are made from a durable stone mix built to withstand indoor and outdoor play.
storage: Store the stones together as a set so all eight remain available for sorting and matching.

Use Cases

Tabletop dinosaur sorting and matching activity
Classroom-style hands-on dinosaur exploration at home
Rainy day indoor activity for young dinosaur fans
Outdoor play combined with crayon rubbings and play dough impressions
Birthday gift for a child interested in dinosaurs
Independent sorting and comparing play session

Skills Developed

primary skill: Sorting and comparison
fine motor: Handling stones and creating crayon rubbings and play dough impressions engages fine motor coordination

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 3 years
ideal age range: 3-8 years
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Children explore matching footprints to dinosaurs and handling the stones during sorting play. 5-7 years: Children compare and sort footprints independently and take on the crayon rubbing and play dough impression activities.
upper age note: Children over 8 may find the sorting and matching activity too simple on its own but can still enjoy the rubbing and impression activities.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Sorting and matching
play structure: Open-ended, with kids examining, comparing and sorting footprints at their own pace
social context: Playable alone or with others sorting and comparing stones together
adult involvement: Minimal, though an adult may help set up play dough or crayon rubbing activities
play progression: Starts with matching footprints to dinosaurs, then extends into crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails
session length: Short sorting sessions or longer sessions when combined with rubbing and impression activities

Why It Works

primary benefit: Kids examine, compare and sort footprints to identify which dinosaur made them, turning fossil identification into hands-on tabletop play.
secondary benefit: Crayon rubbings, play dough impressions and footprint trails add extra hands-on activities beyond sorting.

What Makes It Fun

Eight double-sided stones show a dinosaur on one side and its footprint on the other, including Apatosaurus, Deinonychus, Hypsilophodon and Iguanodon.

Why They'll Love It

* 8 double-sided stones for matching fun * Dinosaur on one side, footprint on the other * Sort and compare to find matching pairs * Stone feel adds texture to fossil play

Customer Q&A

How many stones are included and what dinosaurs do they feature?

The set includes 8 double-sided stones featuring Apatosaurus, Deinonychus, Hypsilophodon, Iguanodon, Quetzalcoatlus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex, each showing a footprint on one side and the matching dinosaur on the other.

What size are the stones?

Each stone measures 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches.

What are the stones made of?

The stones are made from a durable stone mix that holds up to play both inside and outdoors.

Can this be used outside?

Yes, the stone mix construction holds up to play both inside and outdoors.

What kinds of activities can kids do with this set?

Kids can examine, compare and sort the footprints, try crayon rubbings, make impressions in play dough, and create footprint trails.

Is this a matching or sorting activity?

Yes, each stone pairs a footprint on one side with its corresponding dinosaur on the other, so kids examine, compare and sort the footprints to match them.

Dinosaur Footprint Fossils Discovery Set 8-Piece