BRIGHT, Engaging, Double-Sided Learning
Unearth the wonders hiding right under your feet! With Tot Talk’s Rocks & Minerals Placemat, young geologists explore sparkling minerals, fascinating rock types, and the incredible transformations that shape our planet.
Front Side
Features a bright, kid-friendly introduction to geology. Children explore the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—alongside real photographic samples showing what each rock looks like in nature. A simple rock cycle diagram helps kids understand how rocks change over time, and a minerals section displays common minerals in their natural form for easy comparison and recognition.
Back Side
Includes interactive geology activities that help kids think like true rock detectives. Children learn how minerals are identified using properties such as hardness, color, and luster, and can match minerals using the Mohs Hardness Scale. Fun quizzes and classification challenges reinforce learning, while a creative drawing space invites children to design and name their own “amazing rock.” Washable and dry-erase friendly for endless practice.
Suggested Age Range and Learning Stages
- Ages 5–7: Recognize common rocks and minerals, begin understanding the rock cycle
- Ages 7–9: Classify rocks, explore mineral properties, complete quizzes
- Ages 9+: Apply scientific thinking to rock identification and earth science concepts
- 5–100+: A fun and educational resource for learners of all ages
Support Learning
- Encourages curiosity and scientific thinking
- Builds observation and classification skills
- Supports early STEM learning
- Reinforces memory through visual association
- Promotes screen-free discovery
Topic-Specific Child Benefits
- Understand the three major rock types
- Learn the basics of minerals and the Mohs Hardness Scale
- Explore the rock cycle
- Practice identifying rocks and minerals
- Get creative with geology-themed drawing prompts
Why Families & Educators Choose Tot Talk
- Fosters independent, screen-free learning
- Double-sided = double the educational value
- Supports STEM foundations in a playful way
- 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
- Elementary classrooms and STEM labs
- Homeschool families
- Nature centers and science enthusiasts
- Kids who love rocks, minerals, and hands-on discovery
