Welcome to the world of real palaeontology.
This immersive Junior Palaeontologist Field Packet invites children to step into the role of a young researcher, guided by an official two-page field report from Dr. Rohan Fielding, Lead Palaeontologist at the Mesozoic Research Division.
Designed to feel like authentic expedition correspondence, this bundle combines storytelling, scientific accuracy, and hands-on learning in a way that is calm, engaging, and deeply educational — not loud or gimmicky.
Perfect for dinosaur lovers, curious minds, and children who thrive on imaginative, knowledge-rich play.
🦴 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR FIELD PACKET
• Two-Page Palaeontologist Letter (A4)
An official field report written by Dr. Rohan Fielding from the Morrison Formation dig site in Wyoming.
The letter introduces the child as Junior Palaeo Staff, shares real scientific observations, and sets the tone for the entire experience.
• Junior Palaeontologist Licence
A realistic researcher ID granting field access and training clearance, ready to be filled in and kept as a special keepsake.
• Field Note Paper
Designed to match the expedition aesthetic, perfect for observations, sketches, or recording discoveries.
• 12 Dinosaur Fact Cards
Beautifully designed, scientifically accurate cards featuring:
– Period
– Weight (kg)
– Length
– Diet
– Name meaning
– Location found
– Size compared to a human
– Discovered by & named by
– Fascinating fun fact
Dinosaurs included:
Tyrannosaurus rex, Iguanodon, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Pachyrhinosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor, Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Triceratops, Pteranodon, Diplodocus
• A4 Dinosaur Poster
A display-ready reference poster designed to support learning and spark curiosity.
• Assignment Sheet
A guided research sheet that encourages children to apply what they’ve learned using the letter, fact cards, and poster.
🧭 OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
• Stegosaurus Fossil Specimen (Replica)
A museum-style Stegosaurus plate fragment replica, suspended in a floating display box and accompanied by a specimen identification tag.
Designed for display and gentle educational handling. Not a real fossil. Artists interpretation.
• Lanyard
Perfect for holding the Junior Palaeontologist Licence during investigations and play.
(Add-ons can be selected before checkout.)
*Please note that this experience is better when the fossil replica is purchased as it does relate to the letter, however we have provided an option to leave this off the order for families with different budgets. So the children can still complete the tasks in the letter a picture of the specimen will be provided*
🔬 WHY FAMILIES LOVE THIS SET
✔ Feels like real mail from a palaeontologist
✔ Encourages curiosity, observation, and scientific thinking
✔ Calm, immersive learning without screens
✔ Ideal for homeschooling, STEM enrichment, and keepsake play
✔ Designed to be treasured, not discarded
🎁 PERFECT FOR
- Dinosaur-obsessed children
- Budding scientists
- STEM and inquiry-based learning
- Homeschool families
- Birthdays, Christmas, and special surprises
- Children aged approx. 4–12 (younger with support)
📦 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This is an educational experience, not a toy.
- Fossil specimens (if added) are replicas, not real fossils.
- Items are printed on high-quality cardstock and packaged with care.
- Designed for gentle handling and display.
- Australian English spelling throughout.
- Parental supervision recommended at all times.
🧡 COMPLETE THE EXPERIENCE
Pair this Field Packet with our specimen displays, explorer accessories, and future palaeontology expansions to build a full research collection.
