How to Make Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play
Learn how to make rainbow rice for sensory play and crafts!
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups white rice
- 6 tablespoons isopropyl alcohol 70%
- food coloring
- 6 mason jars with lids
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of rice into each mason jar.
- Measure 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol into each jar.
- Drop 20 drops of food coloring into each jar. We used red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
- Seal the jars and shake vigorously until all the rice is evenly coated in color.
- Spread the colored rice in a thin layer on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it air dry for about 1–2 hours.
- When dry, store the rice in an airtight container or sensory bin. It will last for many months—probably years!
Notes
- When dry, rainbow rice will not stain hands.
- You may compost rainbow rice with your brown materials when it's time to discard.
- Do not eat rainbow rice!
- Always supervise young children during sensory play to prevent accidental ingestion.
