# Floral Science Kits Crayola's 'Paper Flower Science Kit' is a Hands-On Educational Toy By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-flower-science-kit References: [toysrus](https://www.toysrus.ca/en/Crayola-Paper-Flower-Science-Kit/147488CF.html) Those looking for a great interactive activity that's fun for both kids and adults may find what they're looking for in the 'Paper Flower Science Kit' from [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gross-science-kit). A [hands-on educational toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handson-learning-solution), the kit teaches kids about the "science of water wicking as they create [colorful paper flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folotoy-ai-sunflower)." The kit comes with enough material to create 12 unique flowers, which can then be displayed in the included mini flower pots, or spruced up with a decorate vase of the user's choice. To create the flowers, users first construct the paper flowers, and then mix the dyes into the mini flower pots and add water. Once the flowers have absorbed the dye, they can further customize the flowers by dripping more dye over the petals, or coloring them with Crayola markers. Image Credit: Crayola ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hands-on Educational Toys:** Companies can develop innovative and interactive educational toys that engage kids and adults. - **Science-based Crafting Kits:** Crafting kits that incorporate scientific concepts can enhance learning experiences and allow for exploration. - **Decorative Science Kits:** Science kits that can also be used as decorative items can offer added value to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can develop educational toys to meet the demand for hands-on learning experiences. - **Crafting Industry:** The crafting industry can combine scientific concepts with crafting kits to increase engagement and learning. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can create science kits that also serve as decorative items to provide additional value to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEAM Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gross-science-kit.md) - [Children Gardening Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-flower-gardening-play-set.md) - [Eco Colourful Flower Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-colors.md) - [Hybrid STEM Activity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md)