
Product Overview
Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs delivers a hands-on excavation experience with 12 individually-wrapped 3" clay eggs, each containing a different dinosaur. The kit comes with 12 chisel tools, 12 instruction sheets, and an excavation guidebook for learning more about the dinosaur discoveries. The excavation process is straightforward: soak each clay egg in water, then carefully chisel away the shell to reveal the dinosaur inside. Suitable for ages 4 and up, the set works well as a group or party activity.
- Twelve unique dinosaurs hidden inside individually-wrapped clay eggs
- Complete excavation tools provided: one chisel and instruction sheet per egg, plus a guidebook for learning about each discovery
- Simple dig process requires soaking the 3" clay egg in water before chiseling away the shell
- Group-friendly format with a dozen eggs makes it practical for parties or shared activities
Full Details
Care Notes
- storage: Store unused eggs in a dry location to prevent premature softening of the clay.
Use Cases
- Group activity for birthday parties
- Hands-on paleontology activity for classroom science lessons
- Rainy day indoor excavation project
- Party favor set with individual wrapped eggs for each guest
- Family activity where each person excavates their own dinosaur
- Summer camp craft station
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Fine motor control
- patience: Careful chiseling requires sustained focus to reveal the dinosaur without damage.
- scientific observation: Identifying different dinosaur species using the excavation guidebook.
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 3 years
- ideal age range: 6-10 years
- developmental fit: 5-7 years: Excavation process provides hands-on discovery with adult guidance on chiseling technique. 8-10 years: Children can independently soak, chisel, and identify dinosaur species using the guidebook.
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Hands-on excavation activity
- play structure: Sequential process of soaking, chiseling, and discovering each dinosaur.
- social context: Designed for group or party settings where multiple children excavate simultaneously.
- adult involvement: Minimal supervision needed for setup and water soaking; children handle chiseling independently.
- play progression: Each egg takes time to soak and excavate; children can work through multiple eggs over several sessions.
- session length: 15 to 30 minutes per egg depending on chiseling pace.
Compatibility
- works with own line: Each egg is individually wrapped and can be used independently or distributed as separate activities.
What Makes It Fun
- Twelve clay eggs, each with a chiseling tool, twelve different dinosaurs inside. Crack and chip each one open to see which species you uncover.
Why They'll Love It
- * 12 clay eggs, each with a different dinosaur inside * Chisel tools and guidebook included in the kit * Soak in water, then chisel away the clay shell
Customer Q&A
How many eggs are included?
The set includes 12 individually-wrapped clay eggs, each containing a different dinosaur.
How big are the eggs?
Each clay egg measures 3 inches.
What tools come with the set?
The set includes 12 chiseling tools, 12 instruction sheets, and one excavation guidebook.
How does the excavation process work?
Soak each clay egg in water, then carefully chisel away the shell to reveal the dinosaur inside.
Does each egg contain a different dinosaur?
Yes, every egg in the carton contains a different dinosaur species.
Is a guidebook included?
Yes, the set includes an excavation guidebook for learning more about the dinosaur discoveries.