Fossil Dig Kit – 5 Real Fossils, Digging Tools & Collecting Pouch
Dig five real fossils out of one block. Brush away the loose material, look closer with the magnifier, then use the guide to identify your finds and keep them in the collecting pouch.
- 5 fossils in one digging block; the pictured examples show a wider range of possible finds
- Includes a hammer, chisel, dusting brush, magnifier, collecting pouch, and instruction sheet
- Dig, clean, compare, and keep the specimens—no skeleton assembly required
- Ages 6+; cover the work surface and keep small parts away from children under 3
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6.69 × 8.46 × 2.17 inches
2025 CATALOG AVAILABLE
Five real finds. Start with the brush and chisel.
Work through the block until you uncover five fossils. Then switch from digging to looking: use the magnifier to examine the surfaces and the guide to help put a name to each find.
Tools for the dig. A pouch for the finds.
Cover the table before starting. A digging tray is not included.
Five in the block—not every specimen in the photo.
The product image shows eight example types. Your kit contains five fossils in total, so use this image as a reference rather than a checklist of eight guaranteed finds.
Compare the specimens you uncover with the supplied guide. Do not expect every shape, size, or color to match the display image exactly.
Clear the block around each find.
Place the block on an easy-to-clean surface or a large sheet of paper, as shown in the guide. Leave space to set down the fossils.
Gently scrape the block with the digging tool. Remove the material around each fossil before lifting it out; do not strike an exposed specimen.
Use the dusting brush to clean the find. Follow the supplied guide for any remaining plaster rather than scraping the fossil itself.
Look at the shape and surface with the magnifier, then check the guide. Put the cleaned, dry finds in the pouch and tidy the work area.
Look for a feature. Then look for a match.
Start with what you can see: a pointed edge, a curved shell, repeated ridges, or a spiral. Compare that feature with the pictures and names in the guide.
Keep a find beside the guide while you check it. If the match is unclear, compare the outline and surface together rather than choosing by color alone.
Small details are easier to compare up close.
Set two fossils next to each other. Use the magnifier to compare the lines and textures on their surfaces, then describe one difference before swapping specimens.
You can make a simple record on your own sheet of paper: draw each find, add a possible name, and note the feature you used to identify it.
Read the instructions. Set up together.
The package is marked ages 6+. Help younger children prepare the work area and handle the tools. Keep uncovered specimens away from younger siblings.
Size, packing, and age details.
Use SKU 10700044 when asking about this kit or planning an order.
What to expect from this dig.
Will I receive every fossil shown?
No. Each kit contains five fossils in total. The specimen image shows eight example types; it is not an eight-piece contents list or a promise that every pictured type is in one box.
Does this kit contain a dinosaur skeleton to assemble?
No. You uncover individual fossil specimens, then clean, examine, and keep them. Choose a skeleton excavation kit if you want interlocking model parts to assemble.
Do I need to buy digging tools separately?
No. A hammer, chisel, brush, and magnifier are included, along with the collecting pouch and instruction sheet. Bring a cover for the work surface; a digging tray is not listed in the contents.
Can two children use one kit?
You can take turns digging, brushing, and looking through the magnifier. There is one block and one set of tools, not a separate block for each child.
Can we reuse the block?
The block is broken down during the dig and cannot be reset. Keep the fossils, magnifier, guide, and pouch for later comparison and storage.
Choose the activity your child wants next.
Build a model, collect crystals, or give each child a separate block. The differences below can help you choose.
Triceratops Skeleton Dig Kit
If your child wants to build a dinosaur, uncover 11 model pieces and assemble a Triceratops skeleton. These are model parts, not a collection of natural fossil specimens.
Crystal Mining Kit
If you would rather uncover gemstones and crystals, this single-block kit contains five finds, digging tools, and a storage bag.
12-Block Gemstone Dig Kit
For a group activity with a separate block per child, choose 12 individual blocks with one stone each, 12 chisels, and 12 learning cards.
Ask us about your set.
For a question about the contents or your order, include the product name or SKU 10700044 so we can identify the right kit.
Planning a larger order?
The case pack is 24 kits. Ask about availability and ordering details before arranging a class or group activity.
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