Celebrate the coming of Spring with this DIY cardboard sensory puzzle and colored rice.

Embark on a whimsical journey into spring with a sensory puzzle extravaganza for little ones! Dive into the magic of vibrant colored rice, where each hue is a portal to a world of imagination. Watch as your kids dance their fingers through the lively grains, practicing fine motor skills with the enchanting art of transferring, scooping, and sorting colors.

This delightful spring sensory puzzle is not just an activity; it’s a passage to a colorful wonderland where learning and laughter go hand in hand. Let the hues of spring ignite joy and creativity in your little explorers!

How to create a spring sensory puzzle:

Materials needed:

• Recycled cardboard
• Paint; yellow, red, orange, green, white and grey
• Paintbrush
• Yellow pompoms
• Toilet paper rolls
• Scissors
• Glue gun and stick

For the colored rice:

• Food coloring; red, yellow and pink
• 1 cup of rice for each color
• 1/2 cup vinegar for each color
• Container with lid or ziplock bag
• Paper towel

Extra items:

• Containers
• Spoons

Instructions:

• Draw the bunny and flowers on recycled cardboard.
• Cut 1 cm round pieces from the toilet paper roll and attach them to each petal.
• Glue the pompoms into the middle of the petals.

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.
• Repeat the process with all three colors.

How to play:

• Pour the colored rice into separate containers.
• Place spoons with each color.
• Invite kids to play.
• Fill the petals on the cardboard with the matching rice color.

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