Our kids love hunting for sandbox treasures all summer long, and it creates hours of free entertainment. Each spring we clean out the sandbox and add a bunch of new sand to replace the depleted supply. After it’s filled with sand, I make a trip to the dollar store for some waterproof treasures to hide in the sand. I buy a bag of plastic animals, marbles, and/or sea shells. Then I get a roll of pennies and maybe a silver dollar. I hide these items in the sand for the kids to dig for all summer long. You don’t have to “buy” things, however. Take a trip through your old toys and games for game pieces, tokens, fast-food toys, marbles, shells, etc.
Our kids’ friends love coming to our house to dig with our kids, and they are always excited to find things. Our rule is if you find it, you can keep it. Have you done this? What other items do you hide? Do you have a fun idea to share that’s free and entertaining for kids during the warmer months? Please share!
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