Understanding Excavators for Kids Aged 6

An excavator is a special machine used at construction sites. It has a big, strong bucket that looks like a claw. This big bucket helps the excavator dig holes in the ground.

Here’s how it works, step by step:

1. Look at the Excavator: Imagine a big robot with a long arm.
2. Observe the Bucket: At the end of that arm is the big bucket we talked about.
3. How It Moves: The excavator can turn around and move its bucket up and down.
4. Digging Holes: When the bucket goes down into the ground and scoops up dirt, it’s like when you use a shovel to dig in the sand!
5. Dumping Dirt: After it has dirt in the bucket, it can lift up and dump it somewhere else, just like when you pour out sand from your bucket!

This is why excavators are very helpful for building things and making big holes in the ground!