Pirate Day / Gold Dig Sensory Tub
Gold Dig Sensory Tub
Younger children sift through coloured rice or sand to find hidden coins and jewels. Calm, absorbing sensory play.
How to run it
- Fill a tub with coloured rice or sand.
- Hide large plastic coins and jewels.
- Children use sieves and scoops to find them.
- Sort and count the treasure.
You will need
- coloured rice or sand
- large plastic coins and jewels
- sieves
- scoops
- tub
Make it easier or harderHide fewer items for younger children; older children can match treasure to a list.
SafetyUse large jewels and coins that are not choking-size.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children explore textures and practise counting and sorting.
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