Turn your classroom, homeschool setup, or kitchen table into a mini mushroom laboratory. This hands-on activity kit allows students to grow their own oyster mushrooms while learning about fungal biology, decomposition, sustainability, and scientific observation through real experiments. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool groups, science fairs, camps, and curious families. 🌿Why You’ll Love It 🧪 Hands-on STEM learning 🍄 Grow real oyster mushrooms 📚 Designed for multiple age groups ✍️ Includes journaling + experiment activities ♻️ Explore decomposition, sustainability, and mycoremediation concepts 🌿What Students Will Learn Mushroom life cycles Mycelium growth Spore production Decomposition Scientific observation Experimental design Sustainability concepts 🌿What’s Included 5 lb bag of oyster mushroom spawn Growing media 25 clear cup containers 25 domed lids Filter plugs Teacher instructions Experiment ideas Printable journal activities 👉 Enough supplies for an entire classroom activity. 🌿Activities Included Students can: Grow their own mushroom clusters Observe mushroom anatomy Create spore prints Compare light vs dark growing conditions Test airflow and gas exchange Track growth rates Explore temperature effects Learn about waste reduction and mycoremediation The included guide offers activities for kindergarten through high school learners. 🌿What to Expect About 2 hours of setup time Several weeks of mycelium growth Mushrooms typically begin fruiting within about a month This is a longer observation-based project that teaches patience and scientific process. 🌿Perfect For Classrooms Homeschool programs Science fairs STEM camps Nature clubs Curious families 🌿Bonus: You Can Eat Your Experiment! The oyster mushrooms grown in this kit are edible and can be cooked after the project is complete. (Just don’t eat mushrooms from any contamination experiments.) 📚Need Help Getting Started? We’ve got you. The included teacher guide walks you through setup, experiments, journaling, and troubleshooting so educators can feel confident leading the project. FULL INSTRUCTIONS Young Mycologist Kit 👉 This is science class your students will actually remember. .faq-section { margin-bottom: 2rem; } .faq-question { cursor: pointer; padding: 1rem; background: #a9d0a9; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: .5rem; font-weight: 600; transition: background .2s; } .faq-question:hover { background: #61ce70; } .faq-answer { display: none; padding: .8rem 1rem 1rem 1rem; background: #fff; border-left: 3px solid #7a9a45; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { document.querySelectorAll(".faq-question").forEach(q => { q.addEventListener("click", () => { const answer = q.nextElementSibling; answer.style.display = answer.style.display === "block" ? "none" : "block"; }); }); }); Who is this kit designed for? Teachers, homeschool families, camps, science clubs, and curious groups. How many students does this kit serve? The kit includes supplies for 25 students. Which mushrooms will the kit grow? Oyster mushrooms! How long does the project take? The project takes about 2 hours of setup and several weeks of observation. Is this beginner-friendly? Yes - the included guide walks educators through the process. Are the mushrooms edible? Yes - the mushrooms produced by the experiment are edible. What age group is this best for? Activities can be adapted from kindergarten through high school. What kinds of experiments are included? Spore prints, light studies, airflow experiments, growth tracking, mycoremediation projects, and more. Do I need additional supplies? You’ll need hot water, a clean workspace, and basic classroom supplies for recordkeeping/journaling. When will my order ship? Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.
