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Digging for Treasure

Challenge your toddler to find the treasure you've buried in his sandbox.
By: Trish Kuffner, author of The Toddler's Busy Book

Digging for Treasure


Materials

  • Small objects to hide
  • Shovels
  • Colander
  • Sandbox

Directions

  1. Hide small objects in the sandbox for your toddler to find as he digs about.
  2. Try using an old kitchen colander to sift through the sand.
  3. If you like, spray-paint rocks in shiny silver and gold, and show your toddler how to search for hidden treasure.

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