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KiwiCo Geologist Starter Kit
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$29.99
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WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Highlights
- Exhibit and study your rock collection with a magnifying lens
- Explore how different rocks and minerals look, feel, and even smell!
- Crack open real geodes to discover dazzling crystals
- Watch pom-poms and pressure combine to make your volcano blow
- Comes with a career guide, achievement poster, and certificate
- -Illustrated instruction booklet included
Description
Ready to dig into geology? Build a pom-pom volcano and split open two real geodes to reveal the sparkly crystals inside. Put together a spinning display case to show off and study your favorite rocks, then read an interview with a real-life geologist. Finally, hang up a poster exploring geological wonders all over the world.
Number of Pieces: 10
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 11 Inches (W) x 3.38 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 5 Years
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, No Tools Needed
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Geology, Fine Motor Skills, Chemistry
Material: Plastic, Wood
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 94845248
UPC: 850062145528
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-1386
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.38 inches length x 11 inches width x 7.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.74 pounds
Return details
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
17 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great screen free entertainment for my kids! Cute packaging and great value for money. My kids really enjoyed learning about new science facts.
5 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Such a blast!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son had a BLAST with this! The gems were pre cut to help them break easily for him. The instructions were very clear and easy. It stuck together really good so he could move the volcano around without it falling apart. Fun pamphlet with some educational stuff about volcanos and gems. Also came with a little check list on the inside of pamphlet. Super cute!
4 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun geodes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a really cute, fun geologist set for my 5 year old. His favorite thing was breaking open the geodes! The included safety goggles and hammer are still being used for other crafts and fun things around the house now. I wish the volcano was more durable, but it was simple to set up and fun to get to explode!
5 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun, hands-on learning for kids!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids absolutely loved the KiwiCo Geology Set! It’s the perfect mix of education and fun. They got to dig, test, and explore real rocks and minerals while actually learning about how they’re formed. The activities were easy to follow, and everything we needed was included (which is a huge plus for busy parents!). It kept them engaged for a long time, and I loved seeing how curious they became about science and the earth. The quality of the materials was great, and the instructions made it feel like a real mini science lab at home. Highly recommend for kids who love to explore and get their hands dirty & this kit makes learning feel like an adventure!
5 out of 5 stars
28 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great educational and fun projects for your little
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My little boy absolutely loved this kit and getting to put it together and actually making and learning all at the same time! Packaging is great and eco-friendly. Seems pretty durable to be used multiple times before it might not hold up anymore. I was very suprised at how great and educational this was for my child! I will be trying some other things for him to do and learn, now that we tried this one! Thanks so much!
5 out of 5 stars
28 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun Geology Project!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an awesome kit for kids! Our family has used the subscription and purchased individual kits as well. This one in particular lets kids smash apart some rocks and put them on display. It also lets them build their own volcano and create an eruption! Very fun!
5 out of 5 stars
22 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Wonderful educational kit for kids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product from Influenster in exchange for my honest review . The KiwiCo Geologist Starter Kit with the Pom-Pom Volcano is such a fun and educational activity for kids. The instructions are clear, and the kit comes with everything needed, which makes setup easy for parents. My child loved building the volcano and watching it ‘erupt,’ and the added geology-themed activities kept them engaged longer than I expected. It’s a great way to combine creativity with hands-on science.
4 out of 5 stars
16 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun experience with my kids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It always a fun experience with my kids my son couldn’t wait to build the volcano and break the rocks he had fun with the rocks but had a little trouble building the volcano but it was fun doing everything together. Package was cute but I wouldn’t pay much for it as it only lasted for such a short time.
5 out of 5 stars
7 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun and creative activity set
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter (almost 10) and son (just turned 7) had a fun time with this kit. They broke open the rocks to find the shiny insides and were able to put together the volcano with little assistance. They giggled a lot, which is a big plus.
5 out of 5 stars
6 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Perfect Science Kit for Little Explorers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This geologist starter kit is amazing for kids! My little ones were so excited to explore the rocks and use the tools. The kit makes learning about science fun and hands-on — they felt like real scientists with their goggles on. The volcano model and tools are sturdy, and the rocks are fascinating to study. It’s educational, engaging, and keeps them curious for hours. Perfect for sparking a love of science! Highly recommend for any young explorer.
4 out of 5 stars
1 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Rock time
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My girls had so much fun doing this! The geode was their favorite part! I definitely would get more of these. I will be buying more rocks they can use for the rock stand this came with! The instructions are simple and easy to follow and everything you need is packed in the box
5 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Really cool product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a super awesome set that my daughter loved. It seems like it was a great view value. It came with two different types of experiments, which was really interesting and neat for kids interested in science.
5 out of 5 stars
28 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Starter kit
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] MY SON ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS STARTER KIT ! He could not stop saying “thank you”. Everyday after school for the 2nd week of school this is all he wanted to play with ! He definitely enjoyed breaking open the geo’s !
5 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Geode Fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This kit is so amazing! My kids had a blast smashing the Geodes and obtaining the crystals inside of them! It not only helped my kids learn about nature and Geology but it was also fun! Guaranteed to put a smile on your child’s face! So amazing and worth it!
5 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

So cool!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My grandson was so excited when I got this in the mail!! We had to immediately open it and build the volcano. It was very fun and educational, the pieces were made very durable. We want more like this!
5 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Such a great idea
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All three of my kids ages 5 to 11 really enjoyed this the volcano was the biggest hit. Love the step-by-step directions. Everything you need is included in the kit and it lasted for about an hour of them sitting quietly and playing nicely.
4 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Fun activities for rock lovers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was our first kiwico kit and it seemed to be a hit. The activities kept us busy for about an hour. It’s definitely a parent and child activity. Opening the geodes was fun. The safety glasses are adjustable although couldn’t quite get it to do so I didn’t put the most effort into it though as they fit my kiddo ok enough. The spinning rock case was cute to allow them to store more of their rocks and allow a close up view of one of the new geodes. The cardboard was a little beat up around the edges from transport, but still seems like it will hold up ok for a while however it’s also not something we will allow free access to at this time either. My little one has taken a huge interest in learning about volcanos lately too so this was a cool hands on activity to learn more about parts of a volcano and how it erupts. Only adults were able to blow the pressure building piece off the top, but the kids loved just making it erupt without that piece. It’s also a little challenging for my kids to keep the pump straight which is likely going to slowly break the adhesive for the wood pieces that lock the handle in. I love that the inside of the volcano has a clear window to watch the pressure building. Overall it’s a pretty cool design and fun shared learning activity. We will definitely consider more kiwico boxes in the future
5 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great educational fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son loved this and I loved that it is educational he had so much fun busting open the geode and it’s super neat it has a stand to display it and it was far less mess than the dig for gem kits you can get anywhere
5 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Family Fun Science Day!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Kiwico Geologist Starter Kit was a blast for my daughter and I to do! The instructions were easy to follow and the geodes were so much fun! My daughter loved learning about the science behind volcanos and geodes with digestible facts. Definitely an easy family fun activity that you can pull out on any rainy day. 10/10!
5 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

10/10
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Came in a cute box! Very easy to pack up and move. Well priced! For all aged kids . Pieces are very durable and it is very realistic. I’d definitely buy it again!