BRIGHT, Engaging, Double-Sided Learning
Grab your shovel — we’re going fossil hunting! With Tot Talk’s Fossils Placemat, kids dig deep into Earth’s past to uncover ancient creatures, real discoveries, and the secrets buried beneath our feet.
Front Side
Kids explore the world of fossils through clear, kid-friendly explanations of what fossils are, how they form, where they are found, and how old they can be. Real fossil discoveries spark curiosity, showing children the incredible stories scientists uncover beneath the ground. Engaging illustrations help kids recognize common fossil types such as ammonites, trilobites, plant fossils, amber, and more.
Back Side
The back side introduces fossil formation in simple language—how pressure, minerals, and time turn living things into fossils. Children explore different fossil types, read about real discoveries, and even follow step-by-step instructions to make their own fossil at home using everyday materials. A coloring section encourages creativity, and the wipe-clean format allows endless reuse with washable or dry-erase markers.
Suggested Age Range and Learning Stages
- Ages 4–6: Learn what fossils are and explore basic fossil types
- Ages 6–8: Understand fossil formation and real-life discoveries
- Ages 8–10+: Dive deeper into paleontology and Earth science
- 4–100+: A fun, educational tool for curious learners of all ages
Support Learning
- Encourages curiosity about natural history, strengthens scientific thinking, and provides a hands-on, screen-free way to explore Earth’s past.
- Topic-Specific Child Benefits
- Learn how fossils form
- Identify major fossil types
- Discover real fossil finds
- Create a DIY fossil at home
- Build early science and geology knowledge
Why Families & Educators Choose Tot Talk
- Fosters independent, screen-free learning
- Double-sided = double the educational value
- Washable, waterproof & marker-friendly
- Durable and long-lasting
- Made in the USA with child-safe materials
Placemat Cleaning Tips
- Use dish soap + water for washable markers
- Remove dry-erase with a dry towel
- Not dishwasher safe
Dimensions: 17.5″ × 11.5″
Especially Designed For
- Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles
- Science classrooms
- Homeschooling families
- Young explorers and future paleontologists
- Kids who love dinosaurs, rocks, and Earth science
