Archaeological Excavation Kit For Anxiety

71 reviews for Archaeological Excavation Kit For Anxiety

1. Suraj HailVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   “This is a really dirty experiment! Now we are real geologists!” Says my 4 year old boy. I was able to whack it on the counter to break the brick in h...More

   “This is a really dirty experiment! Now we are real geologists!” Says my 4 year old boy. I was able to whack it on the counter to break the brick in half so each kid got half. They were so excited and this kit did not disappoint. It will occupy them for a while but not so long that they lose interest. Yes this is a dusty, dirty activity but my kids thought it was very fun and learned a lot. I used cookie sheets to contain most of the mess and it was a quick cleanup. If the dirt is a little too hard and dry, put a bit of water on and it will really start to chisel away for the younger kids who maybe lacking a bit in the patience department. Next up, I will buy the fossil version. Can not recommend enough for any kid of almost any age who is interested in history, digging, rocks, fossils, etc.
   Mikaela BoneVerified Purchase

   Rated 4 out of 5

   This toy was messy but super fun for our 5 year old. She got it as a Christmas gift and did the dig on Christmas afternoon. She was so excited for the...More

   This toy was messy but super fun for our 5 year old. She got it as a Christmas gift and did the dig on Christmas afternoon. She was so excited for the gems and needed minimal supervision and assistance to dig them out. It was a good task in persistence for her - she came back to it maybe 3 or 4 times over the course of the afternoon. It's hard to work to dig them all out! I will say we had to use some water to soften ours, which worked well but made it extra messy. We did this outside. If you don't have access to outdoor space, you might think twice as it would've been too messy for my taste for an inside toy.Gems are great. Decent size (could be a chocking hazard for younger kids so consider your overall household) and the guidebook is fun. Would buy or gift again!
   Esme SalinasVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I got two of these for my 4 year old twins birthday. They absolutely loved digging for gems! We had an adult use the tool that came with the kit, and ...More

   I got two of these for my 4 year old twins birthday. They absolutely loved digging for gems! We had an adult use the tool that came with the kit, and had the kids help with dusting and cleaning the gems off. It took almost 40 minutes for us to find the gems, dig them out, and clean them off. They love looking at the stones with the magnifying glass. I'd highly recommend this- it was fun to use and educational!
   Evelina AdamVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   My three young ones just loved this. We were all surprised at the size, quality and amount of gemstones hidden inside this little treasure. Very glad ...More

   My three young ones just loved this. We were all surprised at the size, quality and amount of gemstones hidden inside this little treasure. Very glad we got it all my kids were happy and were able to "discover" some hidden treasure of their own. The gemstone variety was fantastic and the size and quality was above our expectations.Of course don't expect to be pulling out quarter sized gemstones, The sizes ranged from good sized peas upwards to good sized marbles. And there were no duplicates which surprised me. The largest were a quartz/amethyst piece and a pyrite nugget. The smallest would've been pieces of Jasper and Malachite - however they were all beautiful and very definitive looking. Once we rinsed them off with water, the kids (ages 4-10) could easily identify them from the pictures in the instruction booklet. Fun gift for all.
   Romilly LeesVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This was so much fun for my 7 year old who used his gift money to buy it. He has loved rocks ever since a field trip last year to a local rock museum....More

   This was so much fun for my 7 year old who used his gift money to buy it. He has loved rocks ever since a field trip last year to a local rock museum. The included rock book is very fun for him to read through and compare to the rocks he found. Excavating for rocks was a blast for him. Even his 10 year old brother was excited to help him dig. We found the promised number of rocks but had a duplicate of one and was therefore missing one of the others. He was only mildly disappointed but still was very happy with his purchase. I would recommend doing this activity outside if possible as it does make quite a mess. The “dirt” is made out of a chalk like substance so is easy to dig through with the included tools. And if it's too hard, you simply add a little water which will soften it up. Highly recommended!
   Priyanka HolcombVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This was discounted, knowing my little guy loves chemistry, rocks and experiments, this was a perfect gift to let out his creativeness for building hi...More

   This was discounted, knowing my little guy loves chemistry, rocks and experiments, this was a perfect gift to let out his creativeness for building his curiosity and foundation for the love of science, nature and the like. He loved this kit! Right away he dug out the rocks! Then we grew the crystals which turned out so beautiful teaching patience in this process checking growth each day. After the 7th day he as well as I was so impressed with the beauty of the crystal. I would of loved to upload the photo I wasn't able to access the location. It grew approximately 3.5" and was a greenish tint. We still have 2 or more experiments left, so well worth the money to make my 6 yr old grandson entertained and excited! I highly recommend for children who are curious and get excited about digging for rocks, gems, treasure and think they are Jr. Scientists! Looking forward to making the volcano etc.
   Rudi AlfaroVerified Purchase

   Rated 4 out of 5

   I have actually bought this multiple times now for my little one and she loves it each and every time. One thing I ensure that she does though is take...More

   I have actually bought this multiple times now for my little one and she loves it each and every time. One thing I ensure that she does though is take her time to do it correctly by using the dig tools and not try to rush through it. (Think marshmallow test) She finds great enjoyment comparing the rocks she finds to the book that included as a guide. Also, when used correctly the pack tends to really promote patience and a little analytical skill along with it. It can last quite a few hours in one sitting or it can be used multiple times in short spurts. Enjoy!
   Matei CliffordVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   My son absolutely loved this! He worked away at it for hours to find the stones. Every time he found one, he looked through the booklet to identify it...More

   My son absolutely loved this! He worked away at it for hours to find the stones. Every time he found one, he looked through the booklet to identify it. We added a little bit of water as recommended, and it made it a little bit easier. It is a little messy, so we put it on a tray on a plastic tablecloth. In addition to being fun and educational, it is also a great fine motor activity.
   Nile LordVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Fast delivery, the Seller also great.