A Hands-On Review of Griddly Games’ ‘Just Add Egg’ STEAM Kit

The world has changed, and with it, the landscape of education. As schools across the globe adapt to new safety measures, remote learning has shifted from a temporary solution to a long-term reality for countless families. If you’re a parent, you understand the daily challenge: how do we keep our children engaged, inspired, and away from endless screen time? This past holiday season highlighted a growing need for gifts that do more than just entertain. Parents are searching for tools that make learning at home more tangible, interactive, and fun. It’s time to bring the wonder of the classroom back to the kitchen table with Just Add Egg.

Griddly Games: Your Partner in Hands-On STEAM Education

For years, Griddly Games has been a trusted name in educational fun, particularly with their innovative “Just Add…” line of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) kits. You might already be familiar with their past hits, which we’ve loved reviewing here on Today’s Woman:

• Just Add Sun (2016): Harnessed the power of solar energy for creative crafts.
• Just Add Milk: Turned a simple carton of milk into a science activity lab.
• Just Add Glue (2017): Explored the sticky science of polymers.
• Just Add Egg (2019): Unlocked incredible experiments with a common kitchen staple.

Griddly Games continues to innovate. In 2020, they introduced Just Add Fruits and Veggies, a brilliant way to recycle produce into amazing experiments, and Just Add Baking Soda, for explosively cool, crafty fun.

Why These Kits are a Homeschooling Parent’s Dream

As a mom homeschooling a seven-year-old, I’m constantly on the lookout for new STEAM projects to spark my daughter’s curiosity. With my daughter, Miss P, engaged in both homeschooling and remote learning, finding activities that break up the monotony of virtual lessons is essential.

What makes the Griddly Games line so perfect for parents like me? Convenience. Especially during a pandemic, the last thing you want is to hunt through multiple stores for a long list of project supplies. These kits are thoughtfully designed to include almost everything you need. The few extra items required—like milk, glue, or in our latest adventure, an egg—are things you likely already have in your home, allowing you to dive into the fun right away.

Our Hands-On Experience: The ‘Just Add Egg’ Kit

We were thrilled to test out the Just Add Egg kit. Designed for children ages 5 and up, the box promises over 10 “egg-cellent” activities and experiments. We couldn’t wait to get started.

Activity 1: The Egg Blowing Project

Our first choice was the Egg Blowing project. For this, you only need a few raw eggs, a thumbtack, and a small bowl. Following the clear instructions, I helped Miss P carefully create a small hole and blow the contents of the egg into the bowl. (Pro-tip from the kit: Don’t throw out the yolk and white—they can be used for other experiments in the booklet!)

This simple step left us with a perfect, hollowed-out eggshell, a blank canvas for our next activity.

Activity 2: The Egg Shell Dying & Design Project

Next up was adding some color. Using the food coloring provided in the kit, we just needed to add some white vinegar from our pantry.

1. We poured a little vinegar into a glass bowl.
2. We added a few drops of the vibrant food coloring.
3. We gently placed the hollow eggshell into the dye bath.

The instructions noted that the longer the egg sits, the darker the color will be. For truly deep colors, you can even leave the eggs in the dye overnight in the refrigerator.

After our egg was a beautiful color and had dried, it was time for the “magic” part. Miss P used the included soap crayon to draw a design directly onto the colored shell. We then placed the egg back into the dye for a few more moments.

When she lifted it out, her design was clearly visible! It was a fantastic visual lesson. She learned that the soap acted as a “resist,” protecting the color underneath from the new layer of dye. It was a perfect blend of a craft project and a science lesson.

Once finished and fully dry, you can even rub the eggs with a little olive oil to give them a beautiful, polished shine.

The Final Verdict: A Must-Have for Young Learners

The Griddly Games Just Add Egg kit was an absolute hit in our home. It successfully pulled my daughter away from her screen and engaged her in a multi-step project that held her attention and taught her valuable scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way.

If you’re looking for a way to enrich your child’s at-home education, supplement their remote learning curriculum, or simply find a fantastic educational gift, I wholeheartedly recommend the entire Griddly Games “Just Add…” series. These kits are more than just toys; they are complete, well-designed experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and make learning an adventure again.