Spring Sensory Bottle
This spring sensory bottle is filled with colorful painted rice and bright flowers for a simple, calming fine motor activity kids will love. It is easy to prep and perfect for seasonal sensory play at home or in the classroom.
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How to Make Spring Sensory Bottle
Step 1: Gather your materials
Measure out all materials so everything is ready to go. This keeps the process smooth and organized.
Step 2: Divide the rice
Add 1 ½ cups of dried rice to each Ziploc baggie. You should now have two separate bags of rice.
Step 3: Add the paint
Squeeze 1 tablespoon, or one generous squirt, of blue paint into one bag and yellow paint into the other.
Step 4: Shake to coat
Seal each bag tightly, remove excess air, and shake until all the rice is evenly coated with paint.
Step 5: Spread to dry
Place parchment paper on a cooking sheet to prevent sticking. Carefully pour each color of rice onto the prepared sheet. Spread it out so it can dry evenly.
Step 6: Fill the bottle
Let the rice sit for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight, until completely dry. Once the rice is completely dry, use a funnel to add the dried colored rice and multicolored flowers into the plastic bottle. Screw the top on tightly. For younger children, you may choose to secure it with glue for extra safety.
All done!
Your sensory bottle is ready to shake!
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