Make Your Own Archaeological Dig Creating a Skeleton from Royal Icing and Chocolate Soil

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This activity counts towards...

T-Rex Challenge

Related Subjects...

  • Art
  • Cooking

Cost

  • FREE
  • £
  • ££
  • £££

Indoors/Outdoors

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors

Day/Night

  • Day
  • Night

Ages

  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7-11
  • 11-14
  • 14-18

Seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Equipment

  • Sugar
  • Chocolate
  • Royal Icing

Skills

  • Decision making
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity
  • Fine Motor Skills

For Leaders

You can find lots of recipes online!
Lots of the recipes for chocolate soil require hot sugar. Remember to take care when cooking, especially when heating sugar. Always ask adults if you’re not sure.

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