Dollar Store Find: Fossil Dig

I am all about a good deal. My go-to store is of course a dollar store! I often find good items that can be reused and converted into other things as well!

This week I found this gem at our local 99 Cent store in the seasonal isle.

Aside from my obsession with Dinosaurs, I've finally converted my 18 month old to enjoy them too (YAY)! Slowly we are convincing my 3 year old to be on board too. I was super excited when I saw this because I instantly thought of turning them into "fossils" for the girls to dig and find in the yard!

I bought two sets (one for each kid, of course) and headed home!

I had my older daughter count and turn the other way while I buried the pieces in the dirt outside. I gave her an old paint brush and showed her how Paleontologists gently brush away the dirt to find Dinosaur fossils. Bella LOVED IT!

She gently brushed away the dirt in her fossil zone (I created her area by drawing a circle around the dirt where Dinosaur fossils could be found).

She was so excited when she saw the bright fossil showing through the dirt!

She worked so hard and took her time with each piece.

This was such a fun new activity to do in the backyard! I definitely recommend doing this with the kiddos!