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Kool-Aid Dyed Rice For Sensory Bin Activities

DIY Kool-Aid Dyed Rice For Sensory Bin Activities

How To Make Scented Rice For Your Sensory Bins

Today I’m going to share with you all a Kool-Aid Dyed Rice DIY tutorial.

This fun, colored rice is great for several different sensory play ideas for young kids. So with that being said – tomorrow I’ll be sharing what I recently did with our new colored rice. But first – let’s talk about how I dyed the rice with Kool-Aid in the first place.

Dying rice with Kool-Aid is pretty amazing {and genius} Although you can easily dye dried rice with rubbing alcohol and plain food dye – you won’t get the amazing smell like you would with Kool-Aid {it definitely masks the rubbing alcohol smell long after} ALSO – the colors are just more vibrant with Kool-Aid and the dye itself won’t stain your hands.

It really is a great alternative and just more fun! Any powdered Kool-Aid mix will work, but the handy single packs are the best way to go!

Now keep scrolling for our DIY Kool-Aid Dyed Rice For Sensory Bins tutorial below! Then come share pictures when you recreate it, on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycrafts

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Kool-Aid Dyed Rice Supplies Needed

Dyed Rice Craft Supplies:

  • Uncooked Rice {a BIG bag!}
  • Kool-Aid Single Packs
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Storage Bags
  • Large Cookie Sheet

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Kool-Aid Dyed Rice Directions
Kool-Aid Dyed Rice In Bags
Kool-Aid Dyed Rice Drying On Cookie Sheets

Directions:

{You can totally customize this to whatever color & amount you need. I based everything off of 3 cups of dried rice and five different single packs of Kool-Aid. Also take note that the color of the Kool-Aid powder may not reflect the color on the packing. To make sure you get the right color you want – check the cup that the Kool-Aid guy is holding in the picture}

  • Measure out 3 cups of rice in 5 different storage bags. {3 cups, each}
  • Place 3 teaspoons of rubbing alcohol in each storage bag of rice.
  • Empty one packet of Kool-Aid into each bag. Seal off the bag.
  • Now shake, shake and shake!!!
  • Once the rice is completely covered and colored, lay it out flat on a cookie sheet to dry. {If you don’t want the colors to mix – place each bag on a separate cookie sheet or make dividers w/foil}
  • Let the rice dry overnight {or a few hours} before playing with it.
  • Once completely dry – the rice may be clumped together. Just separate with your fingers and play as you like.

Check back tomorrow to see what fun sensory game I made for my son, using this Kool-Aid dyed rice! Till then – happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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DIY Kool-Aid Dyed Rice

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Tools:

  • Storage Bags
  • Large Cookie Sheet

Supplies:

  • Uncooked Rice
  • Kool-Aid Single Packs
  • Rubbing Alcohol

Instructions:

  • Measure out 3 cups of rice in 5 different storage bags. {3 cups, each}
  • Place 3 teaspoons of rubbing alcohol in each storage bag of rice.
  • Empty one packet of Kool-Aid into each bag. Seal off the bag.
  • Now shake, shake and shake!!!
  • Once the rice is completely covered and colored, lay it out flat on a cookie sheet to dry. {If you don't want the colors to mix - place each bag on a separate cookie sheet or make dividers w/foil}
  • Let the rice dry overnight {or a few hours} before playing with it.
  • Once completely dry - the rice may be clumped together. Just separate with your fingers and play as you like.
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