For our final post as ambassadors for the National Geographic™ STEM educational kits from Bandai we were sent two more full dig kits (Gemstone and Shark Tooth) and the the National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand. We have previously reviewed their Dig Kits (Dino Fossil and Real Bug) and Mini Dig Kits (Shark, Dino Poop and Treasure); their Crystal Lab kits and Sea Monkeys; Build your own Volcano and Geodes.
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The National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand
The National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand feels great and never dries out. Easy to mould into shape and the kit contains 6 brightly coloured shapes (in pink and green). It is a simple kit also containing just 2lb (0.9kg) bag of green play sand and a plastic sand tray.
![The National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand](https://i0.wp.com/pinkoddy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4.jpg?resize=800%2C600)
Although great fun and can be played with straight out of the box there is no scientific explanation as to why the sand does not dry out – just what to do if it changes due to humidity. It would also have been great if the tray had a lid provided to make it more portable/for storage reasons. The National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand also comes in other colours.
The National Geographic™ Gemstone and Shark Tooth Dig Kits
As I have said we have previously used The National Geographic™ Dig Kits and Dig Kit Minis so knew exactly what we were doing. Children learn in different ways and it is one of the reasons that I feel home education is perfect for the sensory seeker. He was pleased that he got to dig out a Shark Tooth as his brother got to do the Shark mini dig kit. Whilst he happily investigated digging out the 3 types of Shark tooth and 3 Gemstones I read to him the information in the corresponding learning guides. It was really interesting to hear what he already knew from playing computer games – particularly about the different types of gemstones. I think he really liked that each month of the year has a corresponding gemstone – which made it a bit more about him.
![The National Geographic™ Dig Kits](https://i0.wp.com/pinkoddy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/14.jpg?resize=800%2C600)
As with all The National Geographic™ Dig Kits he wore old clothing and did the dig outside – which is a great reason to get outdoors. Through doing the The National Geographic™ Dig Kits he has learnt patience and precision, as well as identifying and all the facts associated with his finds.
![The National Geographic™ Dig Kits Sand Tiger Shark Tooth](https://i0.wp.com/pinkoddy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/8.jpg?resize=800%2C600)
Suitable for ages 8+
National Geographic™ Kits (RRP: £9.99) and National Geographic™ Mini Kits (RRP: £4.99)
Visit www.bandai.co.uk for further information.
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We are Bandai STEM Ambassadors and were sent the Dino Fossil and Real Bug Dig Kits for purposes of review. All opinions are honest and my own.