Dig into Earth science with this hands-on Layers of the Earth Paper Plate Craft!
Designed for curious young learners, this engaging activity makes it easy to explore the four main layers - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core - through cutting and assembling. With visual task cards and writing extensions, this craft reinforces sequencing, vocabulary, and scientific understanding in a developmentally appropriate way.
What’s Included:
- Printable craft template
- Step-by-step visual instructions
- Single step task cards
- Writing paper
Skills Targeted:
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ELA Skills:
- Comprehension of procedural text
- Sequencing and following step-by-step directions
- Vocabulary building through image-word association
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Cognitive Development:
- Builds independence and confidence
- Encourages creativity and imaginative play
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Fine Motor Practice:
- Cutting, gluing, and assembling pieces
Perfect For:
- Kindergarten through 2nd grade learners
- Earth science and geology units
- Earth Day activities
- Visual learners and hands-on science centers
- Classrooms, homeschool, or therapy sessions
Each page is 8.5" x 11", but can be resized in your printer settings to fit your needs.
**This is a digital product. You will receive a PDF or .zip file for easy downloading and printing.