As the Easter holiday came around, I saw a lot of suggestions for egg crafts and activities. I was intrigued by one in particular, how to make your own geode in an egg shell. There were a few websites out there, and many of them pointed to
Martha Stewart's Crystal Egg Geodes. I wanted to try it, mostly just for the fun of it, and besides, they are so pretty!
A few months ago, a few kids from our homeschooling community participated in a Science Fair. One of the kids did her study on crystals and we happen to be friends with her family. So, I called her mom up and asked if they'd like to make these geodes with us and would her daughter feel comfortable sharing her science fair display and knowledge with us again? She answered, "Yes!"
Her oldest daughter brought her display to our home. She then explained to us about what she learned while studying crystals. How they form. The different kinds. Where to find them.
After learning about crystals, we all got to make our own in the egg shells I had prepared the night before. A few days later, we were able to hold the beautifully colored crystals the kids had made.
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