MindWare Dig It Up! Deluxe Dinosaur Excavation Kit – 8 Treasures, Ages 4+

Uncover a prehistoric world with MindWare Dig It Up! Deluxe Dinosaur Excavation Kit

Turn a simple table into a mini dig site and watch your child become a junior paleontologist. This hands-on kit guides curious minds through a tactile journey—from soaking clay to chiseling away at a reveal. Eight treasures emerge in memory-ready form, including gems, fossils, dinosaurs, and a skeleton to assemble. The experience blends sensory play with early science exploration, delivering a charged, kid-friendly narrative that feels like real discovery. The pieces are sturdy, and the process invites patience, focus, and pride in each tiny find without ever pressuring outcomes.

What’s inside

• 1 flat dig with an 8” dinosaur model
• 1 large 4” egg containing 3 dinosaurs
• 2 Jurassic rocks with fossils
• 2 prehistoric crystal digs with gems
• 1 excavation mat
• 1 explorer vest
• 1 explorer hat
• 3 chisels
• 1 hammer
• 1 brush
• 1 sponge
• 1 magnifying glass
• 8 collector fact cards and instructions

How it works

• Soak the clay forms to soften them for digging
• Chisel away gently to reveal gems, fossils, and dinosaurs
• Inspect discoveries with the magnifier and compare to collector cards
• Assemble the skeleton and admire the finished find

Why families love it

This kit supports hands-on science curiosity and early engineering-style problem solving through play. The included mat helps keep surfaces tidy, and the durable pieces are designed for repeated use, making it a thoughtful addition to rainy days or birthday celebrations.

While results vary by child, the activity emphasizes exploration, fine motor skills, and storytelling, turning each session into a mini adventure that can be revisited with new questions and discoveries.

Play ideas and occasions

• Solo digging sessions that build independence
• Small-group playdates that encourage sharing and collaboration
• Classroom-style discovery time or themed party activities