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~ Kids love fossils, especially dinosaur fossils although they are very rare to find
~ it is amazing however how many fossilized animal parts and plant fossils can easily be found if you knwo where to look. our family loved exploring sites that were well known to contain fossils and event he youngest kids were amazed how easily they found "treasure" on our fossil hunts
~ lets take a look at fossils for children, what to learn, how to identify and what fossil activites for kids can be had

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Fossils are the remains of plants or animals that lived a long time ago or the evidence of them.ains of plants or animals that lived a long time ago or the evidence of them.

Maya loves fossils and going on a fossil hunt is one of her favourite kids activities . Anything to do with Archeology or plaentology has faszinated her since she was 2 years old. It does not take much to experiment and even digging in your own backyard can come up with amazing treasure finds, from old bits of bones to pretty stones and crystalised rocks - only limited by your own imagination.

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THE FOSSIL COLLECTING CODE

~ it is always adisable to consider the following points when going fossil collecting

~ it is best to stick to public paths or when in doubt see k out the owner of the land and get permission to go on his/her private land

~ let somebody know where you are going and what area you are hoping to cover and when you are expecting to be back home (just in case of an accident)

~ it is advisable to not go alone but take someone with you

~ wear proper footwear as fossil collecting is often done in rough terrain and take protective weather clothing as well

~ when fossil collecting in a beach area then make sure you aware of the tide times

~ Take a note book where you can record your fossil finds, make a not e of the area you found them and when, or even a quick sketch for your homeschool lapbook and include Fossil Pictures Fossil Clip Art when you get home

Tips for getting kids interested in Fossils

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~ Collecting Fossils is a fun and rewarding kids activity that can be combined with other beachcombing activities too when exploring a fossil beach like Charmouth in Dorset, UK

~ taking a basic printout of what fossils could be found may turn your kids activity day into a real fossil hunt adventure

~ Fossil Collecting is a kids activity that can turn into an amazing hobby for both parents and children alike, where everybody can join together as a family and have some fun

~ If you are homeschooling it is amazing how fossil hunting can lead you from exploring prehistoric and historic connections all in a hands-on way, making history come alive for your kids
~ Check out our fossil lesson plan ideas to get you inspired

~ Combine the outdoor activities with indoor kid printables follow ups like fossil coloring pages and activity sheets, read up about the different time lines and make your own fossil crafts to really get into the subject

~ Look up famous paleontologist, someone who started as a young kid like Mary Anning, might inspire them with their success in becoming a famous fossil hunter who even found the first ichytosaur dinsosaur skeleton and she started when she was only 11

~ use an old cardboard flat box and small match boxes lined with cotton wool to start off your kids first fossil collection, try identifying the fossil you have found or purchased and label them by category and add Fossil Pictures Fossil Clip Art to decorate

~ if you and our kids get really enthusiastic try joining a local fossil club with your geological society, often they organise kids activites too