Build a 3D Plesiosaurus – Printable Marine Reptile Skeleton Craft
Suggested ages: 6–11. Adult help is recommended for cutting, folding and assembly; suitability depends on fine motor skills and confidence.
Turn a cereal box into a 3D Plesiosaurus!
Create your own prehistoric marine reptile skeleton model inspired by fossils with this printable craft.
Print the templates, glue them onto cardboard and slot the five pieces together.
A hands-on activity for prehistoric sea life topics, Mary Anning projects, classroom crafts or making at home.
What’s included
- A five-page PDF download
- Two black-and-white template pages: Side A and Side B
- Five labelled model pieces: body, spine, head, front flippers and back flippers
- Step-by-step assembly instructions
- Photographs of the pieces and finished model
You will need
Paper, a printer, cardboard such as a cereal box, scissors and glue.
Print both template pages single-sided, using the same paper size and print settings. An adult should help with cutting the cardboard and slots.
Please note: This is a digital download. No physical product will be sent.
Your purchase is for one user, with permission to print copies for your own classroom or personal use. Please do not share, upload or resell the PDF or its templates.
Created by Andie’s Art for Teaching.
