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Children-Focused Gemstone Advent Calendars

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National Geographic Marketed the Blue Marble Calendar

— January 5, 2025 — Life-Stages
The 2024 Blue Marble National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar was a popular choice among children and families as it combined educational entertainment with a festive countdown. Designed for kids aged six and up, the calendar offered 24 polished gemstones, such as agate, green aventurine, and tiger's eye. The inclusion of a collector’s pouch allowed children to store their growing collection safely.

On the final day of the 2024 Blue Marble National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar, kids could enjoy an added surprise — a rose quartz crystal embedded in a mini dig brick. This item attempted to mimic the experience of a real geologist and this interactive feature added an element of hands-on discovery. Additionally, the calendar provided five jewelry settings, enabling children to create their own pieces using the gemstones.

Image Credit: National Geographic
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Educational Products - Products that combine educational content with interactive, hands-on experiences are gaining traction among parents seeking engaging learning tools for children.
2. DIY Jewelry-making Kits - Jewelry kits that allow children to craft their own personalized creations are sparking interest due to their blend of creativity and educational value.
3. Geology-themed Toys - Toys that offer a geology theme, complete with excavation experiences, are capturing the curiosity of young learners by providing real-world scientific exploration.
4. Consumer Goods - The diversification of advent calendars with unique educational themes is reshaping traditional holiday products to engage children in learning.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Toys - The educational toys sector is seeing innovation with products that integrate gemstone identification and jewelry crafting, merging fun with learning.
2. Consumer Goods - The diversification of advent calendars with unique educational themes is reshaping traditional holiday products to engage children in learning.
3. Children's Jewelry - Expanding into the intersection of play and fashion, the children's jewelry industry is embracing kits that allow young minds to design and wear their creations.
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