{"product_id":"mindware-dig-it-up-dinosaur-eggs-excavation-kit-hands-on-dino-discovery","title":"MindWare Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs Excavation Kit | Hands-On Dino Discovery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHands-on dinosaur discovery for curious minds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn ordinary play into a tactile science moment with the MindWare Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs Excavation Kit. Each 3-inch clay egg houses a surprise dinosaur, inviting young explorers to feel the cool shell, listen for a gentle crack as they begin to chip away, and watch color and form emerge from the dusty clay. The experience blends curiosity with a sense of accomplishment, encouraging careful observation and playful experimentation. Designed for kids, families, and classroom centers, this compact kit adapts to different group sizes and solo sessions, offering a flexible, engaging activity that can spark ongoing discovery without overwhelming the table or space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 individually wrapped clay dinosaur eggs with unique figures inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 small chisels for careful excavation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 instruction sheets to guide each dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 excavation guidebook to expand learning and planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by soaking a clay egg in water to soften the shell. Then, with the included chisel, gently chip away the outer layer to reveal the dinosaur inside. Rinse away remaining clay for a clean, ready-to-play figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning and play ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the Excavation Guide to classify dinosaurs by shared traits and sketch a simple diorama\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare different dinosaurs and discuss how they might have lived, using the guidebook as reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with peers in small groups to plan a miniature fossil display or classroom display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractice fine motor control and patience while exploring each egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy families and classrooms love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and versatile, this kit transitions easily from home to classroom centers. It blends tactile, sensory exploration with structured information, offering a flexible activity that supports curiosity, observation, and collaborative learning without dictating a single outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What ages is this kit recommended for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ages 4 and up; suitable for solo play or classroom-style discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What comes in the MindWare Dig It Up kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Twelve clay eggs with dinosaurs inside, twelve chisels, twelve instruction sheets, and an excavation guidebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MindWare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55120682123432,"sku":"B01ASBOQQY","price":68.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/mindware-dig-it-up-dinosaur-eggs-packaging.jpg?v=1767774560","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/mindware-dig-it-up-dinosaur-eggs-excavation-kit-hands-on-dino-discovery","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}