Fossil Printing: Playdough (Tool Required)

Development Level: Infant

Learning Areas: Science, ECSEL, Movement

Overview: Print different objects in playdough to see their unique fossils! Use Our Emotions Cards to discuss feelings related to each creation.

Materials:

• ECSEL Tool: Our Emotions Cards
• Printed images of different types of fossils
• Playdough
• An assortment of different objects (these objects will be printed in the playdough. Ensure they are large enough to not be a choking hazard for children but are also of different sizes, shapes, and textures to create different prints)
• Trays