Create a cardboard polar bear sensory puzzle to celebrate National Polar Bear Day with your kids while learning about these wonderful creatures.

Celebrate National Polar Bear Day on February 27 by creating an engaging polar bear sensory puzzle with a delightful scooping activity using rice. This interactive and educational project not only entertains children but also raises awareness about the conservation status of these magnificent creatures. As kids enjoy the hands-on experience of scooping and playing with the rice, they simultaneously learn about the importance of protecting polar bears and their Arctic habitat. It’s a creative and enjoyable way to mark this special day while instilling valuable lessons about wildlife conservation.

How to set up a polar bear sensory puzzle:

Materials needed:

For the cardboard puzzle:

• Recycled cardboard
• Pencil and eraser
• Acrylic paint + paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue gun and stick

For the colored rice:

• Food coloring, blue
• 1 cup of rice
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• Container with lid or ziplock bag
• Paper towel

Extra items:

• Bowls
• Scoops or spoons

Instructions:

For the cardboard puzzle:

• Paint a polar bear on the cardboard.
• Glue cardboard strips around the polar bear.

For the colored rice:

• Fill the ziplock with a cup of rice.
• Pour the vinegar.
• Pour a few drops of food coloring.
• Close the ziplock.
• Mix and spread the food coloring with the rice.
• Add more drops until you reach your desired hue.
• Pour the colored rice evenly on the paper towel and let it dry.

How to play:

• Put the white and blue rice in separate bowls.
• Provide spoons.
• Invite kids to play and fill the sensory puzzle.

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