Lately our toddlers have been learning about colors and shapes. So, I decided to combine the two. They enjoyed the feeling of the rice sprinkling from their fingers onto the paper. As they decorated, we talked about the different shapes and colors.
The rice adds a nice texture to the shapes.
Colorful Textured Rice Shape Craft For Toddlers and Preschoolers
You will need:
- Construction paper in a variety of colors
- Scissors
- Uncooked rice
- White Glue
Cut out a variety of shapes for toddler or have preschoolers cut out shapes that you draw or print onto the construction paper. Have the children glue each shape onto a background paper. Then, add glue to the shape in a spiral following the shape (as pictured). Or, have your preschooler do this. Then, have the children sprinkle the rice onto the glue. Shake off the excess and allow to dry.
Xayden loved to sprinkle the rice onto the triangle
while Ryder liked to see the rice clinging to the glue.
Capri sprinkled handfuls of rice
and joyfully reached for more.
Grayson touched the glue and was surprised by the rice stuck to his fingers.
It is interesting to see how children react to the rice and glue. In our small sample, Grayson has the most reactions to sensory experiences which can be seen in the photo. This activity is great for learning shapes and is a a wonderful activity for sensory input.
They are such lucky babies to have such an artsy mom.
Thank you Cindy. Have a wonderful day!
: 0 ) Theresa
This is such a great idea! I'll definitely by trying this with my boys.
Hi Christi.
I hope your boys enjoy it. Thank you for linking to your great post on painting with colored water. I love the idea of using a towel as the canvas.
: 0 ) Theresa
Lovely idea – looks like they had a lot of fun. Anything involving glue usually goes down well here! It's really well hidden now, after a glue-in-the-bedroom incident…
Thanks so much for your comment x
Thank you Single Married Mum.
I love your post on pressing flowers and using them in art. I am so glad you came over and added a link to your post. I hope you will be a regular on Artsy Play Wednesdays.
: 0 ) Theresa