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Briarpatch from University Games launches its new series of School Readiness games this Spring. The games utilize the company’s Play & Learn System as a fun way for children to develop early learning skills before they enter the classroom. These games are for kids ages …
Have you seen the latest viral sensation? Check out this YouTube video. It’s called CMY Cubes and it’s a brilliantly colorful sensory toy that is taking the world by storm. These mesmerising cubes are made from high-quality materials and feature a unique design that is …
My 12 year old daughter has been collecting rocks and seashells since the age of 4. It’s a collection that her grandparents got her started on many years ago. She enjoys being in the outdoors and exploring things around her. She’s a total science nerd and is hoping to be a scientist when she grows up.
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We received the Discovery #Mindblown Ultimate Crystal Grow Kit for this review. It’s the perfect kit for STEM learning and is made for children ages 8 and up. Kids will need a little bit of adult supervision when working on the activities within the kit.
It includes 23 pieces so that you can grow 5 types of crystals, including a crystal geode and crystal formations that glow. Here’s what is included in the set:
2X Crystal Growing Compound 1.59 oz., 2X Crystal Growing Compound 6 oz., Crystal Growing Compound 3.7 oz, Crystal Growing M.A.P. 0.07 oz. each, 3X Crystal Seeding Mixture, Glue, Accessories, and a Night Light Base.
You can grow your own dazzling crystal garden and then make your creations glow with the included night light. There are full directions inside the box to complete the projects.
Fascinating Fact: How do Crystals Form?
The crystalization process occurs naturally when liquids cool and then slowly start to harden. Atoms in the cooling liquid cling to each other by electrical forces as they attempt to become stable. This pattern repeats itself over and over to form the crystal. Crystalization can be found in sugar, salt, gemstones, and other minerals. Snowflakes are an excellent example of how crystals are entirely unique. No two are alike! (information from the box).
Next weekend my daughter’s 2 cousins will be spending the weekend with us and guess what they’ll be doing? Oh you guessed it! They’re going to be working on growing their own crystals with this Discovery #Mindblown Ultimate Crystal Grow Kit! It’s perfect for at-home STEM learning, birthday party activities, kid’s sleepovers, etc, when you want to keep the kids busy with an educational and fun activity.
The Christmas holiday is coming up and this science kit would make a great holiday gift for any child ages 8 and over on your gift-giving list. It’s one of those kits that provides hands-on learning with cool science projects. Plus, once they’re done, they’ll keep their homegrown crystals forever. Fun stuff to display in their rooms or take to school to show-off.
I’ll update my post with some photographs of the girls making the crystals once our family weekend concludes so keep checking back for those updates!
You can purchase the Discovery #Mindblown Ultimate Crystal Grow Kit at online and offline retailers across the nation for a really great price! Shop for Discovery toys, games, and STEM kits at your local Target store too!
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My grandchildren love spending time in the great outdoors. You’ll often find us outside hiking, playing backyard games, going for walks on the beach, gardening, swimming, etc. It’s important that kids spend time outside getting physical activity and exploring their interests. Not only do they …
My grandchildren love spending time in the great outdoors. You’ll often find us outside hiking, playing backyard games, going for walks on the beach, gardening, swimming, etc. It’s important that kids spend time outside getting physical activity and exploring their interests. Not only do they …
I’m the mother of two children. One who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall and the other will be starting 7th grade. Each of my children attend a private school for part-time in-school learning and part-time cyber school. It’s important as parents that we provide our children with educational toys, games, and arts & craft projects that are fun and spark their creative learning. All need to be affordable, easy-to-use, and educational in one way or another. The S.T.E.A.M. kits from Griddly Games are perfect for my kids.
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Earlier this year I was introduced to Griddly Games who makes a line of STEM and STEAM Kits for kids! You can check out my previous reviews on the Just Add Sun and the Just Add Egg kits that we featured on the TwoClassyChics blog. Both kits were a huge success with my kids!
Today we’re featuring the Just Add Sugar Science and Art Kit from Griddly Games. The kit is for children ages 8 and up, parental guidance required. You can use this kit to make more than 10 science and art activities like crystals, rock candies, homemade sugar cubes, etc. Once you’re done use the kit to make your own homemade soap for clean-up!
This kit helps kids to discover chemical reactions, supersaturation, and crystallization. It includes: instructional booklet, cardstock, 3 bottles food coloring, silicone tray, paint, paint brush, soap base, syringe, 3 hanks of string, 3 candy sticks, and cord. You’ll need to add additional supplies, many of which you already have in your home!
Instruction booklet includes the directions to make the following projects: Sugar Crystals, Sugar Rainbow Glass, Sugar Cubes, Sugar Cube Absorption, Ice Worm Pond, Sugar Necklace, Make Your Own Soap, Decoupage Yarn Art, Sugar Paper Mache, Edible Play Dough, Body Scrub, Banana Sugar Scrub, Feed Your Flowers, How to Make Natural Fly Strip, and Super Tie-Dye Shirts. There’s a lot to choose from!
My children love the STEM and STEAM Kits from Griddly Games and have done several of them. They teach kids all kinds of educational things: How to follow directions, reading & spelling, math, chemistry, art, science, etc. Kids learn all kinds of new skills while having fun completing the projects. Older chilren can do a majority of the projects on their own while younger children will need adult assistance.
One of the easiest projects to make is the brown sugar body scrub. My daughter really enjoyed making that! All of us girls used it to slough off the dead skin on our hands and feet. Worked great! My son enjoyed making the edible play dough which is made with peanut butter and a few other ingredients you already have. Really a fun kit for the kids!
Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a Just Add Sugar STEAM Kit for Kids from Griddly Games. Good luck to everyone who enters.
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on August 13th, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
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