Felt Life Stages of a Dinosaur Brontosaurus

Journey and travel back to the Jurassic Period with the Felt Life Cycle of a Brontosaurus! From egg to hatchling, juvenile, and fossil, this beautifully hand-felted set captures the life of this gentle giant with stunning accuracy and craftsmanship. The Brontosaurus, one of the most beloved dinosaurs of all time, is brought to life through four distinct stages: Egg, Hatchling, Juvenile, and Fossil. Each stage invites children to explore the wonders of prehistoric nature, discovering concepts of growth, change, and adaptation through tactile, sensory play. Designed to inspire curiosity and learning, this set supports sequencing, storytelling, and imaginative discovery in both classroom and home learning environments. Whether you're a teacher, collector, or dinosaur enthusiast, this life cycle set makes a timeless educational resource.

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Educational Benefits

• Encourages understanding of biological life cycles, growth, and extinction through hands-on play.
• Enhances fine motor skills, coordination, and sensory exploration with soft felt textures.
• Builds sequencing and language development through descriptive storytelling and role-play.
• Promotes curiosity in science, natural history, and prehistoric environments.

Classroom Ideas

• Use each stage (egg, hatchling, juvenile, fossil) in a science unit to explain dinosaur development and fossilisation.
• Pair with books or visual timelines for engaging literacy and comprehension lessons.
• Encourage students to create their own mini museum exhibit or storytelling corner.
• Incorporate in a sensory table or dramatic play area to inspire group collaboration and imagination.

Safety & Information

• Ages: Suitable for children 3 years and over.
• Product Details:
• Dinosaur Egg: 8 cm (L)
• Dinosaur Hatchling: 9 cm (L) x 8 cm (H)
• Dinosaur Juvenile: 14 cm (L) x 12 cm (H)
• Dinosaur Fossil: 10 cm (L)
• Total Weight: 120 g
• Materials: 100% hand-felted wool, crafted with natural, non-toxic dyes.
• Safety: Designed for supervised educational use. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.

Please note: this is for the Felt toys only; playmat (Earth) sold separately (TATRTRAY1)

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Fun Fact: The name Brontosaurus comes from Greek-bronte meaning "thunder"  and sauros meaning "lizard."  It was named for the earth-shaking sound its enormous footsteps were imagined to make!