Piano Potato · Dig & Discover · Ages 6+
Dinosaur Fossil Digging Kit
Dig out the skeleton pieces, brush them clean, then assemble a dinosaur to keep. Kids go from uncovering the first piece to fitting the last joint, with tools and an illustrated guide in the box.
From excavation to display
One dig. A whole skeleton to build.
First comes the dig. Then comes the puzzle: matching the pieces and building a whole skeleton. Keep a small tray beside the block so the jaw, limbs and tail stay together as kids uncover them.
Digging block
Skeleton pieces to assemble
Tools for tapping, scraping and brushing
Recommended age
What’s included
The dig, the tools and the build.
1 excavation block
The skeleton model pieces are hidden inside the digging material.
1 hammer, 1 chisel, 1 brush
Tap and scrape to uncover a piece, then switch to the brush around its edges.
1 instruction sheet
Keep the illustrated sheet beside the work area for the assembly stage.
You provide a covered work surface and a small tray for the pieces. The finished skeleton is a manufactured model, not an authentic dinosaur fossil.
How to use it
Dig first. Build when every piece is ready.
Prepare two spaces
Cover the digging area. Put an empty tray beside it for the parts you recover.
Expose the edges
Use small taps and scrapes. Work around a visible piece instead of pulling it out while it is still buried.
Brush and check
Clear loose material from each piece and its connection points. Compare the recovered shapes with the parts illustration.
Assemble and display
Follow the supplied instructions, align the connections and fit the pieces gently. Set the completed model on a stable surface.
The assembly stage
Match the shapes before joining them.
Lay out the full set
Separate the skull and jaw, body sections, limbs and tail. Keep small pieces in view until the build is complete.
Check left and right
Similar-looking limbs may face different directions. Compare their shape and orientation with the illustration.
If a joint does not fit
Stop and check for loose digging material or the wrong angle. Ask an adult to help rather than forcing the connection.
Look closer as you build
Which piece goes where?
Pick up a piece and ask, “Where do you think this goes?” Kids can turn it around, compare it with the diagram and check how it connects to the next piece.
Turn and match
Rotate a limb or body section. Compare it with the diagram before joining it.
Spot an edge
Notice when a hidden edge appears and change from scraping to gentle brushing.
Name the parts
Point to the jaw, ribs, spine and tail on the finished model. Use the same names while sorting the pieces.
Tell the dig story
Ask children to describe how they got from a solid block to a standing skeleton.
After the last piece fits
Give the model a museum moment.
Keep the illustrated sheet next to the finished skeleton. Children can compare the model with the picture, point out familiar body parts and explain one thing they noticed during the dig.
Make a museum label with your own paper: “Dug up and built by me.” Add the junior paleontologist certificate from the learning sheet, then invite someone to see the finished skeleton.
For help choosing between a model-building activity and a specimen collection, read Real Specimens vs. Replica Kits ↗.
Make room for a dig
A little digging. A little building.
A weekend build
Dig in one session and build in the next, or keep going while your child wants to. Store the pieces and guide together between sessions.
A dinosaur-themed gift
For a dinosaur fan who likes taking things apart and figuring out how they fit together, the box holds both a dig and a model to keep.
A small-group station
Take turns digging, brushing and checking the diagram. Each kit has one block and makes one skeleton to share.
Product details
Size and box details.
- Brand
- Piano Potato
- SKU
- 10700033
- Recommended age
- 6 years and up
- Listed product dimensions
- 6.69 × 8.46 × 2.17 inches
- Activity materials
- Excavation block, manufactured skeleton pieces and digging tools
- Wholesale pack
- 24 kits per carton · 0.057 m³
- Outer carton
- 14.09 × 13.86 × 17.72 inches
Assembled model dimensions are not listed. Packaging artwork may vary; the kit contents stay the same.
Before you begin
Age guidance and small parts.
Ages 6+. Choking hazard: small parts. Not for children under 3. Read the supplied instructions before starting.
Keep an adult nearby
Help with tool use and any tight connections. Keep loose pieces and tools away from younger children.
Keep dust contained
Use a tray or covered surface, keep dust away from the face and avoid blowing it into the air. Wash hands after the activity.
Count, then clean up
Check the pieces against the guide before clearing away the loose material. Store the parts, tools and guide together in a dry place, out of reach of younger children.
Choose the next skeleton
Keep building. Change the body shape.
Triceratops Skeleton Kit
Try a horned dinosaur model and compare its head shape with this skeleton.
Pterosaur Skeleton Kit
Switch to a flying reptile model and explore a very different body outline.
Woolly Mammoth Skeleton Kit
Build a prehistoric mammal and compare its tusks and four-legged stance.
Questions before the dig
A few things to know before opening the box.
Are these real dinosaur fossils?
No. Kids uncover manufactured skeleton pieces and assemble a dinosaur model. The pieces are replicas, not real fossils.
What tools are included?
One hammer, one chisel and one brush. The box also includes the digging block with skeleton pieces inside and an illustrated instruction sheet.
What age is the kit recommended for?
Ages 6 and up. An adult may need to help with the tools and assembly. The kit contains small parts and is not for children under 3.
Can the dig be repeated, and how long does it take?
The block is for one dig; the finished skeleton is yours to keep. Time varies with digging pace and the help your child needs. You can pause and return to the build later.
Can more than one child use the kit?
Yes. Kids can take turns with the tools and diagram. One kit makes one skeleton, so each child will need a kit if they want their own model to keep.
Keep exploring
Find the right kind of dinosaur activity.
An egg reveal, a skeleton build and a real fossil collection offer different experiences. These guides help you choose the next activity by what children will actually do.
