How to make coloured rice for children

If you used to make macaroni necklaces when you were a child, you will love to know how to make coloured rice for your children.

Making coloured rice is a very fun and creative activity for the little ones at home. They will have a great time watching how the colour of the rice changes!

The first thing you will need is long rice, some colorants, water, kitchen paper and a bowl. it seems easy so far, don't you think? Of course! It is a very simple craft, it's just a matter of letting your imagination fly.

First, in a recipient you will have to fill a little water to cover the rice. Then, add a few drops of the food colouring that you prefer the most and stir it all to mix well. It is important that the colour of the water is quite intense because with the following steps it will be diluted. 

Once you have added the colouring and you see that the water has a strong colour, you should let it rest for a few 10 minutes. Yes, stir it so that a mass does not form! Little by little you should see the final result because the rice will have absorbed part of the colored water.

Ready! On a tray or in the same container where you mixed everything, spread the rice and let it dry. To nish suppressing the water, place the rice on absorbent paper so that it is completely dry. It looks perfect!

Now it only remains to give it a use. You can make your children prepare a picture with the rice or you can simply fill a container with the nal result and have it at home as a decorative element.