Dinosaur Rubbing Plates - Set of 6

The Dinosaur Rubbing Plates pack is a fun and educational tool that brings prehistoric creatures to life through creative art. Featuring 6 unique rubbing plates, each depicting a different dinosaur skeleton, this activity allows children to explore paleontology and prehistoric life while building fine motor skills and observational awareness. When paper is placed over the 18cm square plates and rubbed with crayons or pencils, detailed dinosaur skeletons magically appear, offering a hands-on way to learn about these ancient animals.

Made from durable plastic with a thickness of 0.305mm, these plates are flexible yet sturdy for repeated classroom or home use. They can also be used with clay or playdough for creating raised fossil-like impressions. An ideas guide is included, providing inspiration for integrating these rubbing plates into science, history, art, and literacy lessons.

Educational Benefits

• Supports science learning - by introducing children to dinosaur anatomy and prehistoric history.
• Enhances fine motor skills - through crayon rubbing and impression-making.
• Encourages visual literacy and detail recognition - as students observe skeletal features.
• Stimulates creative thinking and storytelling - through dinosaur-themed art projects.

Classroom Ideas

• Create fossil rubbings - to support a dinosaur or prehistoric life unit.
• Use with clay or modelling dough - to press in the plates and create 3D fossil impressions.
• Combine with writing prompts - where students invent stories about their chosen dinosaur.
• Build a classroom œdino dig wall - displaying completed rubbings alongside fun facts.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 6 dinosaur skeleton rubbing plates
• Size: Each plate is 18cm square
• Thickness: 0.305mm
• Material: Flexible, durable plastic
• Suitable for: Crayons, pencils, clay, and other media
• Includes: Ideas guide for classroom use

Pack Size: 6 plates