The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Calling all archeologists the sand in Fossils Rock is full of new discoveries waiting to be made! Take a stop at the fossil table and learn about the creatures that once walked the earth and how we know they were there!

In Fossils Rock, your child will:

• Express wonder and curiosity about their world by asking questions, solving problems, and designing things.
• Plan and carry out simple investigations.
• Collect, describe, compare, and record information from observations and investigations.
• Generate explanations and communicate ideas and/or conclusions about their investigations.
• Use writing and drawing tools with some control.
• Demonstrate body awareness when moving in different spaces.
• Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities.
• Use materials with purpose, safety, and respect.
• Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
• Show some initiative, self-direction, and independence in actions.
• Demonstrate engagement and sustained attention in activities.
• Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns.
• Seek adult help when needed to resolve conflict.
• Follow rules and make good choices about behavior.