Here’s How To Dye Rice for Sensory Activities

LAST UPDATED: 30 SEP 2025

SENSORY PLAY TIME 🙌🏼

Here’s how to dye rice for sensory activities. Kids will have a blast digging their hands into this sensory play!⁣

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YOU WILL NEED:⁣

White rice⁣

Vinegar⁣

Food Coloring⁣

Fun sensory bin items like dinosaurs.⁣

Scoops and small cups for dumping and filling⁣

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HOW TO MAKE COLORED RICE⁣

STEP 1: Measure 1 Cup of rice into a container.⁣

STEP 2: Next add 1 Teaspoon of Vinegar. ⁣

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You could also try lemon juice instead of vinegar for a fun lemon-scented rice sensory bin.⁣

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STEP 3: Now add as much food colouring as desired (deeper colour = more food colouring).⁣

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You can make several shades of the same color for a fun effect.⁣

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STEP 4: Cover the container and SHAKE the rice vigorously for a minute or two. Check to see if the rice is evenly coated with the food colouring!⁣

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STEP 5: Spread the coloured rice on a paper towel or a tray to dry in an even layer.⁣

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STEP 6: Once dry, you can transfer the colored rice to a bin for sensory play.

ENJOY 😍