MindWare Dig It Up! Puppies Excavation Kit – 12 Bones, 12 Puppies, Classroom & Group Activity

Explore, Discover, and Learn with MindWare Dig It Up! Puppies Excavation Kit

This immersive digging kit invites curious minds to uncover 12 hidden puppy figurines inside clay bones. Each discovery is a tangible moment—cool to the touch clay, a soft release as sediment is chipped away, and a miniature pup revealed in vibrant detail. The kit blends play with a gentle introduction to classification and growth, powered by an Excavation Guide that invites young readers to compare traits and imagine how each puppy will change as it grows.

What makes it engaging for classrooms and groups is the self-contained design: every bone is individually wrapped with its own chisel, instructions, and a compact guide to keep the activity moving. The process is simple: soak the bone, carefully chisel away the sediment, rinse, and watch the puppy emerge from its shell. When the surface is clean, children can compare figures, talk about color and form, and build stories around each character.

What’s Included

• 12 individually-wrapped bones, each concealing a unique miniature puppy
• 12 chiseling tools designed for safe, satisfying carving
• 12 instruction cards with step-by-step guidance
• Excavation Guidebook for breed traits, growth, and classification

Real-Life Uses and Benefits

• Group activities: ideal for classroom brain breaks, team challenges, or family game nights
• Hands-on learning: supports fine motor skill development and follow-along sequences
• Imagination and storytelling: pause to imagine each puppy’s personality and future

How It Works

Soak a clay bone, then gradually chip away sediment with the included tool. Rinse away remnants and reveal a miniature puppy ready for play or discussion.

Educators and caregivers can use the Excavation Guide to discuss basic traits, growth, and how appearance can change over time, turning a simple dig into a springboard for conversation.

Why It Fits Your Needs

Whether you’re planning a group activity, a classroom station, or a quiet at-home project, this kit offers a tactile, memorable experience. Block by block, children learn through exploration, collaboration, and careful observation—without relying on screens.