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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