(with supervision—avoid small beans with under-3s if mouthing)
Instructions:
- Pour dry rice or beans into a tray or shallow bin to create your “dig site.”
- Bury small dinosaur figurines just under the surface.
- Invite your child to “excavate” using their hands, scoops, or tools.
- Encourage them to find, name, and even sort the dinos by size or color.
- Let the sensory exploration lead the play—no pressure to eat, just enjoy the textures.
Tips:
- Use different food bases (colored rice, puffed cereal, or oats) depending on your child’s sensory comfort.
- Add a small brush (like a clean paintbrush) for a real paleontologist feel!
- Great for building tolerance to dry textures in a playful, no-stress way.
- Supervise closely—use larger food materials for younger children to avoid choking risks.
- End with a fun cleanup game like “find all the missing dinos!”
