Uncovering Fossils

Last week we created fossils in the after school group. It was tough waiting a whole week to see if we were successful, but everyone managed.

After laying down a tarp and placing a garbage can in the center (this can be a messy business), we gently tipped the cartons one-by-one, releasing the sand and the plaster of Paris fossil mold. After gently brushing more of the sand away with our fingertips, we were able to see the imprints the children had made. They looked incredible (and I should have taken a picture to post here---my regrettable mistake)! Because we had use small plastic dinosaurs to make the imprints, we could readily identify the three horns on the triceratops, the armored back of the ankylosaurus, and the majesty of the t-rex. What a wonderful experience!

We followed our unveiling with several books about dinosaurs, both fiction and non-fiction. Then the children worked on coloring packets of dinosaurs and their bones as I worked one-on-one to help them complete their research books. Two books are completed and the other three will be done next week.

This has been a great group! I am hoping to see everyone again next month for holiday stories and then in January when we begin fairy tales and all of their hilarious variations!

See you Monday for our last dinosaur meeting. Have a great week!