A rhyming dinosaur treasure hunt for ages 3–6. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the junior rangers follow the trail to the dinosaur egg. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
Urgent Field Report
Attention, Junior Rangers!
This is your Head Paleontologist reporting from base camp. We have an emergency! The old volcano has started to rumble, and the dinosaur eggs from our dig site have been scattered all over this territory.
We need brave, sharp-eyed rangers to track them down before the volcano erupts. I have hidden eight secret Field Notes along the trail. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where to search next.
Work together, listen carefully, and stomp like a dinosaur when you find each clue. If you follow the trail all the way to the end, you’ll discover Mama Dino’s greatest treasure!
Your first Field Note is attached. Good luck, rangers!
Roaring regards,
The Head Paleontologist
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
The volcano is rumbling, there’s no time to wait,
Grab your field hats, rangers, let’s not be late!
You found an egg, ranger! You’re doing just great,
But more eggs are hiding, so don’t hesitate!
One egg is still missing, the biggest of all,
Mama Dino’s treasure! So answer the call!
The printable Dino Fossil Recovery Mission has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
