Dinosaur Excavation Dig
2–5 years · 15–30 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Sand or rice in container
- Small dinosaur toys
- Brushes and spoons
Steps
- 1Bury dinosaur toys in sand or rice
- 2Give child brushes and digging tools
- 3Excavate carefully like a paleontologist
- 4Identify each dinosaur found
Why this works
Combines sensory play with imaginative prehistoric adventure.
Try also
- –Freeze dinosaurs in ice blocks instead
- –Create a dig site with labeled zones
- –Match dinosaurs to picture cards
Supervise to prevent eating sand or rice.