Doesn't that just look like fun? I finally made some colored rice! It was super easy. About 3/4 cup dried rice, 2 teaspoons rubbing alcohol, and food coloring. Shake it together and set out to dry on waxed paper. I put the waxed paper in a cookie sheet to keep it contained. I learned not to wash the rice first. I also learned that singled colors of food coloring worked best. The colors above were made with a gel and drops. The purple below was made with red and blue drops and turned out much more dull than I wanted. (While I didn't find them in time for the rice, I am so excited I finally found these soft gel food colorings
sold individually. They should come in handy for Xander's birthday cake.)
sold individually. They should come in handy for Xander's birthday cake.) |
| The rice dried in no time on one of our 90 degree days! |
For now I just plan on putting it in shakers for Xander to play with. In the future, when he is less likely to eat it, I can set up sensory bins or transferring activities with it.
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| One of Xander's favorite shakers. |
Hi Kaysha,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog via Early Learning with Marta and Eaton and I am so happy about it. You have loads of very inspiring activities. I'm also a blogging mother of two ( nearly 2 year old and 6 year old boys). I would be delighted if you paid me a visit at http://wczesnaedukacjaantkaikuby.blogspot.com
Have a beautiful day ;-))
Ewa - your new follower ;-)
Ewa,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I did check out your site. The pictures look very interesting, but unfortunately, I can't read it other than the sidebar.
Kaysha