Unit Content
Ages 2 to 4: Identify which types of tools are needed when going on a rock hunt
Ages 2 to 4: Use dot markers to help learn letter formation for the letter R and the initial sound in rock
Ages 2 to 5: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and identifying quantities while building fine motor skills
Ages 2 to 6: Practice letter formation and handwriting development with our rocks and minerals themed capital letter mats
Ages 2 to 6: Compare the weight of a rock to other objects and determine which is heavier
Ages 2 to 6+: Color the printable to improve fine motor strength, increase focus and allow time for quiet relaxation
Ages 2 to 6+: Observe and document the colors and details in a collection of rocks
Ages 2 to 6+: Go on a scavenger hunt to find rocks of different colors, textures, shapes and sizes
Ages 2 to 6+: Observe different types of rocks and minerals and identify them using this handy reference guide
Ages 2 to 6+: Learn about artist Andy Goldsworthy and be inspired to create your own rock spirals
Ages 3 to 5: Build mathematical vocabulary and observational skills by sorting rocks by size
Ages 3 to 5: Identifies and sorts pictures of rocks and minerals by beginning letter sound
Ages 3 to 6: Expand vocabulary and support language development while learning about different types of rocks and minerals
Ages 4 to 6+: Learn to identify different types of rocks and minerals while building vocabulary and practicing writing skills
Ages 5 to 6+: Learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed and sort a collection of rocks into these three categories
Ages 5 to 6+: Observe and investigate the different properties used to identify rocks and minerals