MindWare Dig It Up! Giant Pirate Treasure Chest – 13 Discoveries + Poster

Uncover a World of Treasure and Science

Step into a high-seas mystery with the MindWare Dig It Up! Giant Pirate Treasure Chest. Kids can dig, brush, and reveal a cache of discoveries, guided by a journal and a poster filled with real pirate lore. The experience blends hands-on sleuthing with curious storytelling, inviting young explorers to imagine life aboard a pirate ship while learning through play.

The treasure-filled chest hides 13 discoveries in total — 12 pirate treasures plus one bonus mini dig — waiting for curious hands to uncover. The “how it works” turns sensory exploration into a mini science project: soak the chest, chip away debris with authentic excavation tools, and rinse your finds to reveal gleaming trinkets. A large 18" x 24" Treasure Map poster unfolds lore, geography, and places tied to pirate legends, offering a visual companion to your discoveries.

What makes this kit stand out is the mix of tactile play and information. The included guidebook doubles as an excavation journal, so little explorers can jot down notes, sketch treasures, and record questions that pop up along the way. This is less a single activity and more a window into a multi-step expedition that sparks curiosity, storytelling, and simple investigative thinking.

What’s inside (and what makes it worth it)

• Treasure-filled treasure chest, approx. 7" long, with multiple discoveries awaiting removal
• Mini dig for an extra surprise—an extra incentive to explore with a friend
• Thirteen total discoveries: 12 pirate treasures plus one bonus mini discovery
• Two chisels to enable cooperative digging and shared play
• Five genuine excavation tools in total, including a brush, hammer, and sponge
• 18" x 24" infographic Treasure Map poster filled with pirate lore and real-world places
• Guidebook/excavation journal to log findings and notes

Two practical bulleted lists help you plan the play session. First, set up and discovery steps for a smooth start; second, ways to extend the activity with storytelling, drawing, or a pretend treasure-foraging game. The result is a rich, sensory play experience that feels like a real expedition without leaving home.

• Soak the chest to loosen debris, then chisel away with the included tools for a tactile discovery session
• Brush, rinse, and examine each piece, then journal your findings and reflections
• Turn the map into a discussion about geography and pirate lore while you explore together
• Use the poster and guidebook as ongoing reference for future treasure-hunting adventures

MindWare’s Dig It Up line invites imaginative play paired with hands-on learning. The kit’s tactile components and lore-rich poster provide a playground for curious minds, encouraging observation, patience, and collaborative problem solving. It’s a possibility-rich activity rather than a promise, offering a chance to imagine, discover, and document what you uncover together.