Dig and Discover - Ankylosaurus & Tyrannosaurus rex

Budding Palaeontologists will love these chunky, tactile skeleton pieces that fit together to create iconic dinosaurs. Available in three exciting sets: Pliosaur and Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Spinosaurus, and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex and Ankylosaurus. Crafted from a durable stone mix, these fossil replicas are designed for hands-on exploration and imaginative play. Perfect for burying in sand or soil, children can dig up, identify, and reassemble the skeletons, encouraging curiosity and scientific thinking. The sizes, shapes, and number of pieces per dinosaur build provide progressive challenges, fostering fine motor skills and problem-solving. As children compare skeletons, diets, habitats, and sizes, they enhance both vocabulary and knowledge of prehistoric life. The raised bones offer excellent sensory feedback and make wonderful imprints in play dough, ideal for tactile discovery and creative learning.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages scientific inquiry and curiosity through hands-on exploration.
• Develops fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and hand-eye coordination.
• Enhances vocabulary and communication through discussion of dinosaur features.
• Supports sensory development and early STEM learning in engaging contexts.

Classroom Ideas

• Create a "Dinosaur Dig"  area in sand or sensory trays for excavation activities.
• Use the fossils to compare herbivores and carnivores, prompting group discussions.
• Make play dough or clay impressions to explore bone textures and patterns.
• Incorporate the sets into themed lessons about prehistoric life or fossil formation.

Safety & Product Information

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 2+ years.
• Measurements: Each skeleton measures approximately 220-260mm once fully constructed.
• Contents: Set includes two dinosaur skeletons (4 and 5 pieces each).
• Safety: Made from a durable stone mix; safe for outdoor and indoor play; ensure supervision during excavation activities.

Fun Fact: The Ankylosaurus was like a living tank! It was covered in armoured plates and had a huge club-like tail that it used to defend itself from predators like the T. rex who had one of the strongest bites of any land animal ever-scientists estimate it could crush bones with a force of over 5,800 kilograms (that's about the weight of an adult elephant!).