Archaeological Excavation Kit For Anxiety

68 reviews for Archaeological Excavation Kit For Anxiety

1. Travis GeorgeVerified 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!
   Jose McgrathVerified Purchase

   Rated 4 out of 5

   This was an awesome purchase. My daughter loves rocks and gemstones and this was right in her wheel house. There are several stones encased in this ch...More

   This was an awesome purchase. My daughter loves rocks and gemstones and this was right in her wheel house. There are several stones encased in this chunk of "dirt". Tools provided are decent quality and my 6 year-old was able to do most of the work. It does take a bit to get some of the stones free, but thats part of the fun, slowly revealing a hidden treasure. Adult help can be needed from time to time but again, it was part of the fun to do this together. After all the stones are dug up, you still have a good collection of stones to look at and the included book tells you more about the treasures you uncovered. Nothing bad to say about this wholesome, family friendly and educational activity!
   Adeeb KerrVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   My kids loved this. Especially my 6 year old son. He spent 2 days scraping and picking away to expose the crystals and was so excited each time he fou...More

   My kids loved this. Especially my 6 year old son. He spent 2 days scraping and picking away to expose the crystals and was so excited each time he found a new one. We thought we were shorted 2, after we had broken the mass up into little chunks but I poked back through the rubble and found 2 more. They were small but still nice. We just ordered another set because he enjoyed this one so much. Anything that helps keep him off the electronics and engaged is a winner for me! Highly recommend! The stones I closed are all nice quality and sizes. We were able to identify them using the book that came with it, which gave nice descriptions and background I formation about the stones, including the place of origin.
   Rajveer ForrestVerified 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!
   Ariella SearsVerified 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.
   Hermione CraftVerified 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!
   Shuaib HopperVerified 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.
   Buddy SteeleVerified 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.
   Chace SalterVerified 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.
   Ishmael VuVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   So much fun to do! I bought this for my 10 year old sister and My teenage sisters wound up helping as well lol. It was a good time. We ended up doing ...More

   So much fun to do! I bought this for my 10 year old sister and My teenage sisters wound up helping as well lol. It was a good time. We ended up doing it over a 2-day period, we didn't use water, only the tools that came with it. So it'd be more like an archaeological dig. I think she ended up with about 7 or 8 stones total. Would definitely be something worth purchasing again down the road. Very fun 💕