Dragon Egg Hunt

Treasure hunts motivate physical movement while developing problem-solving and early math skills.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairytales
• Learning area: Physical Development
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Develops gross motor skills through crawling and walking
• Introduces counting and sorting
• Encourages persistence and discovery

Materials

• Plastic eggs (large, bright colors)
• Sparkly filling (tissue paper)
• Baskets for collecting
• Clear hiding spots around the room

Instructions

Hide 'dragon eggs' (plastic eggs with sparkly filling) around the room in obvious spots. Give children baskets and guide them to find eggs. Count eggs together as they're found. For crawling infants, place eggs on floor level. For walking toddlers, hide eggs at varying heights. Celebrate each discovery enthusiastically.

Educator tip

Keep track of how many eggs you hide so you can ensure all are found by the end!

Assessment

Observe children's movement abilities, their persistence in searching, and their responses to finding treasures.

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