Play And Explore Fossils STEM Discovery Set - 8 Realistic Specimens

Name: Play And Explore Fossils STEM Discovery Set - 8 Realistic Specimens
Brand: Educators Resource
SKU: YUS1041
Price: 34.95 USD
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Little paleontologists

Hands-on fossil discovery and exploration

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Product Overview

Play And Explore Fossils packs eight realistic, tactile specimens into one set: ammonite, clam shell, fern leaf, preserved leaves, sea urchin, shark's tooth, shrimp, and trilobite. Made from a unique stone mix, each piece measures 3-3.5" and is sized to fit snugly in small hands. Kids can dig into and examine the specimens up close, making the set a springboard for storytelling and further hands-on discovery.

Eight realistic, tactile fossil specimens: ammonite, clam shell, fern leaf, preserved leaves, sea urchin, shark's tooth, shrimp, and trilobite
Made from a unique stone mix that's robust enough for indoor and outdoor use
Each fossil measures 3-3.5", sized to fit small, inquisitive hands
Built to hold up to regular handling for repeated exploration
A springboard for storytelling and further discovery

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

material warnings: The fossils are made from a stone mix and are robust enough for regular handling both inside and outdoors.

Use Cases

Hands-on discovery play at home
Gift for a child interested in fossils or prehistoric life
Outdoor exploration and digging activities
Storytelling play with tactile specimens
Nature-themed play corner or shelf display
Independent examination and sorting play

Skills Developed

primary skill: Sensory exploration
fine motor: Handling and examining small, tactile specimens

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 3 years
ideal age range: 3-8 years
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Handling and examining the tactile specimens as an introduction to hands-on fossil play. 5-7 years: Sorting, examining, and using the specimens for storytelling and discovery play.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Hands-on sensory and discovery play
play structure: Open-ended, unstructured exploration
social context: Solo or group play
adult involvement: Independent play
play progression: Starts with tactile examination of specimens, extends into storytelling and sorting
session length: Short to extended sessions depending on engagement

Why It Works

primary benefit: Inspires natural curiosity about the world through hands-on discovery of realistic, tactile fossil specimens.
secondary benefit: Encourages storytelling and examination through a variety of eight distinct specimen types.

What Makes It Fun

Eight realistic fossil specimens to handle, sort, and compare up close.

Why They'll Love It

* 8 realistic fossil specimens to dig into and examine * Includes ammonite, shark's tooth, and trilobite * Each piece measures 3" to 3.5" for small hands * Stone mix built for indoor and outdoor use

Customer Q&A

How many fossil specimens are included?

The set includes eight realistic, tactile fossil specimens: ammonite, clam shell, fern leaf, preserved leaves, sea urchin, shark's tooth, shrimp, and trilobite.

What are the fossils made of?

The fossils are made from a stone mix.

How big are the fossil pieces?

Each fossil measures 3 to 3.5 inches.

Are the fossils durable enough for outdoor play?

The fossils are robust enough to hold up to regular handling both inside and outdoors.

Are the fossils sized for small hands?

The set is sized to fit snugly in small hands.

What can kids do with this set?

Kids can dig into and examine the specimens up close, with plenty of material for hands-on discovery and storytelling.

Play And Explore Fossils STEM Discovery Set - 8 Realistic Specimens