MindWare Dig It Up! Fossils & Minerals – Hands-On Excavation Kit for Kids

Discover, Learn, and Explore with MindWare Dig It Up! Fossils & Minerals

Turn a quiet afternoon into a field-style dig with this hands-on geology kit. MindWare's Dig It Up! Fossils & Minerals invites curious minds to uncover hidden treasures from 12 stones, each concealing a fossil, gem, or mineral waiting to be revealed. The experience blends tactile chiseling with discovery, encouraging kids to imagine they're paleontologists and geologists on a tiny expedition.

What’s inside

• 12 individually-wrapped stones, each with its own chisel tool and instructions
• 12 chiseling tools designed for young hands
• 12 instruction sheets to guide each excavation
• 1 Excavation Guidebook packed with fun facts and activities
• A 3-inch clay stone that soaks in water to start the reveal

How it works

• Soak the 3-inch clay stone in water to soften the surface and begin the discovery.
• Chisel away with care to reveal a unique fossil, gem, or mineral inside each stone.
• Rinse away remaining clay to build a wild rock collection ready for sorting and display.
• Consult the Excavation Guidebook for quick facts and creative activities that extend the fun.

Group-friendly science play

With 12 individually-wrapped stones, this set is ideal for classrooms, birthday parties, or family gatherings. Each stone includes its own tool and instructions, making it easy to run a collaborative digging session or a playful learning station.

• Great for large groups with equal access to tools and steps
• Encourages teamwork, careful exploration, and hands-on problem solving

What you might discover

Possible finds include petrified wood-like shapes, metallic minerals like pyrite, and other curious specimens. The Excavation Guidebook offers context and ideas to spark curiosity without asserting outcomes.

Designed for ages 4 and up, the kit emphasizes safe, immersive exploration and the joy of uncovering something new with your own hands.