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Coin Rubbing Treasure Map

Make it⏱ 5 minutesAges 5-10

Rubbing picks up the raised bumps on the coin, the same way people copy carvings on old stones.

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Grab this

  • A sheet of paper
  • A few coins
  • Crayons with the paper peeled off
Supplies for Coin Rubbing Treasure Map

Do it in 3 steps

Coin Rubbing Treasure Map step 1
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.

Coin Rubbing Treasure Map step 3
3

Hide a small toy and give your map to a grown up to find it!

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your 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.

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