One of the best activities we use around here is sensory bins and when paired with brightly colored rainbow pasta, you’ve got a terrific base for these bins. Perfect for sorting by color, learning about shapes and threading activities, this is a great, non-toxic sensory activity for little ones who still put everything into their mouths.
No wasteful ziplock bags are involved, and I don’t use rubbing alcohol, instead I use containers with lids and white vinegar. You can use this recipe for dying rice too.
Materials Needed
Pasta
White Vinegar
Food Coloring
Tupperware Containers
Instructions
Mix the food coloring and the vinegar together in a container.
Add the pasta and seal with a lid. Shake the pasta around until evenly coated with the mixture. Your child will enjoy shaking the containers.
Pour the pasta out onto a lined baking sheet and let it sit until dry. Move the pasta around a few times during the drying process to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick together. I recommend leaving in a warm, sunny place to dry but the drying time will vary by the amount of rainbow pasta you make (could be overnight).
Continue to store your dry, dyed pasta in a sealed container for use at any time.
Ta-da! Your child will enjoy making collages, jewelry, etc. with their beautiful new rainbow pasta.
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