I realized today that I forgot to post photos of the other things I made for Sara for Christmas. Along with the finger puppets, I also made an apron (photo soon) and this. I don't know what the heck to call this thing! She shakes it around while she dances. She's such a girly-girl. I wrapped some yarn around a plastic hoop and tied strips of yarn and ribbon to it. So simple.
It's only 4 degrees F outside right now. I need to get back to my coffee. Brrr....
I thought I'd share a cool DIY sensory activity for kids that I discovered, Rainbow Rice.
Very easy to make and my toddler loves to play with it. This is of course for older kids and not to be played with around wee ones or pets. Keep a broom handy!
Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play
5 pound bag of long grain rice ( or less if you'd like a smaller batch)
heavy zip lock bags
liquid food coloring
white vinegar or rubbing alcohol (it lightly coats the rice and doesn't get absorbed like water)
2 cookie sheets lined with aluminum foil
Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. In a zip lock bag, add 2 T vinegar or rubbing alcohol. Add a few drops of food coloring and shake a little. Add 1 1/2 cups dry rice. Zip up and shake really well. Pour onto cookie sheet. Repeat as many times as you like with additional colors in more bags. Bake 15 minutes. Check to see if the rice is all dry, if not put it back in for another 5 minutes or so. Let cool. Combine all the rice and have fun!
I have to share this recipe for homemade play dough. It's SO much better than the store bought kind. More flexible and it smells really good. The secret ingredient in this is Kool-Aid. That's right!
Homemade Play Dough
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup table salt
1 pkg (6 g) Kool-Aid Unsweetened Drink Mix, any flavor
1 Tbsp cream of tartar
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
wax or parchment paper
small airtight container
Mix first four ingredients in a big bowl. Add boiling water and oil. Stir with a fork for 3-4 minutes or until cooled. Mix with hands until well blended.
Place on wax or parchment paper. Knead until no longer sticky, adding additional flour one teaspoon at a time if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Have fun!
I realized today that I forgot to post photos of the other things I made for Sara for Christmas. Along with the finger puppets, I also made an apron (photo soon) and this. I don't know what the heck to call this thing! She shakes it around while she dances. She's such a girly-girl. I wrapped some yarn around a plastic hoop and tied strips of yarn and ribbon to it. So simple.
I have to share this recipe for homemade play dough. It's SO much better than the store bought kind. More flexible and it smells really good. The secret ingredient in this is Kool-Aid. That's right!