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Coin Rubbing Treasure Map
Rubbing picks up the raised bumps on the coin, the same way people copy carvings on old stones.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- A sheet of paper
- A few coins
- Crayons with the paper peeled off

Do it in 3 steps
1
Draw a dotted path, a palm tree and a big red X.
2
Put coins under the paper and rub a gold crayon over them for treasure.
3
Hide a small toy and give your map to a grown up to find it!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Add 3 secret clues along the path.
🧠 Why it works
Rubbing picks up the raised bumps on the coin, the same way people copy carvings on old stones.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
Did you do it?
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