Ivy Kids Kit - Over and Under the Canyon

This Ivy Kids Kit is inspired by the beautifully illustrated story, Over and Under the Canyon, that takes readers on a thrilling journey through a desert canyon ecosystem. Children will explore landforms, desert wildlife, and hidden creatures—above and below the canyon floor. Included in the kit are over 12 hands-on activities that explore science, math, literacy, art, and engineering. With this kit children will: Investigate canyon formation using sand and water Design a shelter to protect a desert animal from the sun Create snakes with "sun-sensitive" beads Test and compare the effectiveness of different desert shelters Explore temperature changes in different locations using a real thermometer Assemble and decorate a large wooden canyon bird Create colorful, patterned sand art Mold a realistic clay cactus and play a counting game with its spikes Build a desert habitat with creatures and wildlife featured in the story Conduct an experiment to learn how a cactus is able to preserve water Plant real cactus seeds Play a desert-themed board game PLUS SO MUCH MORE Everything children need to read, play, create, and learn is included! This kit is packed with endless fun! The style and/or colors of certain items may vary.