HOW TO MAKE COLORED NOODLES DIY

COLORFUL NOODLES DIY

This DIY sensory activity never gets old and my girls always enjoy this! It is one of our all time favorite sensory. This is a really simple way to dye noodles for a different sensory experience.

What I love most about this kid’s activity is that they can play together. It is a bit messy yes, but I probably need to clean the house up anyways. Tip: Put down a towel or shower curtain below activity area so that clean up time is much easier!

I can’t tell you how hard it was to not do a rainbow noodles demonstration. Instead, I made a cute activity for Nicky to practice cutting “the grass” and Emma to explore the flowers and texture of “the grass”. It is a great sensory activity for babies too as it is taste safe, exposes them to new textures and colors, and motivates fine motor skills development.

I want to touch on the subject of food waste in sensory play. For me taste safe sensory play has always been about using food items intentionally and giving it alternative purpose. I used it to help my daughter with texture sensitivities as a baby/toddler and I continue to use it for the same reasons.

MATERIALS:

1. Water

2. Oil

3. Salt

4. Spaghetti

5. Food Coloring

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Boil water for spaghetti.

2. Add oil, salt and a few drops of food coloring.

3. Drain once fully cooked

4. Cool and place in a bin for the child to explore