Kinetic Sand, Dino XCavate 3-Pack, Made with Natural Sand, Play Sand Sensory Toys

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The Kinetic Sand Dino Dig Playset is perfect for imaginative play and makes a great gift for kids aged 6 and up. Kinetic Sand is made from natural sand and is wheat, gluten and casein free. Tyrannosaurus rex. This creature is perhaps the most famous and popular dinosaur among people of all ages,” says Dr. Fastovsky. Why Are Dinosaur Toys So Popular? Mix and match Kinetic Sand collections to create unique fragrances and a sensory-rich experience. With a variety of delightful scents like watermelon, apple, ice cream, berry, vanilla and many more! optional: plastic shovels or scoops, plastic cookie cutters, plastic or metal toy cars, paintbrushes, etc. Become a palaeontologist with the Kinetic Sand Dino Xplorer, with which you can dig and discover dinosaur bones and prehistoric treasure!

Kinetic Sand is great for parents looking for new ways to experience playtimes without stress due to its versatility and no messy residue. Some parents may find that their children prefer alternative sensory toys or fidget toys. COLLECT THEM ALL: There’s 3 different dinos to collect and build, and 4 treasures to find! Will you get Triceratops, Stegosaurus, or T-Rex? Discover the dinosaurs and feel like a paleontologist! This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. I also consulted with three experts to learn more about dinosaurs and dinosaur toys. I interviewed W. J. T. Mitchell, Gaylord Donnelley distinguished service professor at the University of Chicago and author of The Last Dinosaur Book: The Life and Times of a Cultural Icon; Ali Mierzejewski, editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider; and David Fastovsky Ph.D, professor emeritus at the University of Rhode Island.

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This sensory activity is so simple to set up! All you need is kinetic sand and plastic dinosaur skeletons. Bury the dinosaur bones, then invite your preschooler to uncover them using only the bristles and handle of a paintbrush or toothbrush. Learn how to make a DIY Dinosaur Dig sensory bin for your pint-sized paleontologist! It’s an easy and fun way for kids to learn about dinosaurs through play. When all the fossils are removed and identified, rebury them and dig again! Here are some other ideas for play:

As a mom of three young kids and an e-commerce writer, I have experience testing and evaluating toys of all types. I also closely follow trends in the toy industry. To choose the best dinosaur toys, I combined my knowledge of the industry in general with research on dinosaur toys specifically. Our oldest daughter really loves using the paintbrushes to clean off her dinosaur “fossils.” She can play on her own in this dinosaur dig sensory bin for a good hour. Assemble your fossil treasures into 3 different collectible dinosaurs - triceratops, stegosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex skeletons.

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Kinetic Sand is the original magical, mouldable and mesmerising play sand. Better than arts and crafts modelling clay, this sensory sand never dries out, so you can play with Kinetic Sand for hours of tactile independent play. It’s a great addition to sensory bins. Let it flow through your hands – it’s so satisfying, you won’t be able to put it down. Most dinosaur toys today are more accurate than toys from the past. However, there is still room for improvement. Dr. Fastovsky would like to see more diversity in dinosaur toys as well as more accurate depictions so that more dinosaurs include feathers and different colors than we’re used to seeing. Additionally, he explains that “many of the bipeds (The T. rexes of the world and their relatives) are posed in uncomfortable kangaroo-like positions that were long ago (like 100 years long) rejected as natural poses.” What To Get A Kid Obsessed With Dinosaurs? NON-TOXIC AND SAFE: Kinetic Sand is non-toxic, hypoallergenic and safe for play, kids activities, sand art, arts and crafts and more! It’s made from natural sand and is wheat, gluten and casein free.

Create your own DIY kinetic sand dinosaur dig that doubles as an easily contained and convenient sensory play bin. This activity is an awesome, mostly mess-free way to dig into sensory play. Pun totally intended! 😉They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. FUN GIFT FOR KIDS: The Dino Dig Playset is a great gift for ages 6 and up. Kinetic Sand kids toys are perfect for creative and imaginative play – Kinetic Sand never dries out, so you can play again and again!

NON-TOXIC AND SAFE: Kinetic Sand is great for sand art and kids craft! Made from natural sand and is wheat, gluten and casein free. The perfect holiday, Christmas, birthday gift for kids ages 3 and up. This is a fantastic way to introduce new scents to children, parents please be advised, little ones should not eat the Kinetic Sand.After the boneshave been excavated, invite your young scientist to identifythe dinosaur. We like to use these kids science books: