Rocks and Minerals

Ages 2 to 4: Sort a collection of rocks by color

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 5: Determine what comes next in the pattern

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

Ages 5 to 6+: Learn about and label the different parts of the rock cycle