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Make your own Fossils!

Make your own Fossils!

5 to 8 years

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past. Offer your kid to play the role of paleontologists and create your own collection of fossils!

You'll need:


  • white clay, molding board, various stacks;
  • acrylic paints, brush, jar of water.

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1. Roll out from clay several balls, then press them, making flat surfaces.

2. Take the stack and draw images of various fish, ammonites, insects, leaves, etc. on the surfaces.

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3. When the clay dries, color the fossils with acrylic paints.

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Your wonderful collection of ancient fossils is ready!

Make photos of the process, upload to the App. Write whether your liked the activity, describe his/her favorite fossils you've made.

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