Dyed rice activity

Create dyed rice for use in activities. For this activity you can use normal craft paint (called tempura paint or poster paint) to colour the rice.

Directions

 * 1) Add approximately 1 cup of rice to the bag
 * 2) Squirt paint onto the rice. Approximately 1 tablespoon per cup of rice works best.
 * 3) Shake the bag to evenly distribute the paint
 * 4) Leave for 2-3 hours to dry

Activities
A number of activities can be done with the dyed rice.


 * Sensory play: Make multiple colors of rice, and have fun filling a bin or play try and mixing the colors together. Combine play with toys.
 * Art activities: Put glue on paper, and add rice to make artwork.