Easy Rainbow Rice Christmas Sensory Bin

Do you get as excited for Christmas as kids do? It’s hard for some of us to grow out of the Christmas spirit, especially when you work with little kids all day long. This rainbow rice Christmas Sensory Bin is easy to put together and lets the kids explore some of the iconic symbols of this time of year.

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If you’re trying to get ready for this holiday season, and want some festive play ideas to try with your kids, then take a look at all of our Christmas activities for kids. Or you can invest in the Christmas Activity Pack, which is filled with educational printables for young kids.

Materials Needed

Green Rainbow Rice
Candy Canes
Holly ornaments
Christmas Lights
Large container
Sensory Bin tools (jugs, spoons, bowls, etc)

Rainbow Rice is really easy to make. This taste-safe rainbow rice recipe is perfect for kids who still like to put everything in their mouths. It also contains my #1 hack for keeping sensory bins mess-free.

How to set up a Rainbow Rice Christmas Sensory Bin

Setting up this Christmas Sensory Bin is really easy. I already had green rainbow rice from my spring garden sensory bin, which I placed in a large plastic tub first. I then placed the candy canes, holly, and Christmas lights over the top of the rice.

Finally, I gave the kids some bowls, cups, and spoons to practice scooping and pouring the rice.

The kids had fun making necklaces with the Christmas lights, pretending the candy canes were candles on top of their rainbow rice cake, or feeling how prickly the holly leaves were.

More Christmas Sensory Activities to Try

Are you looking for Christmas sensory activities for kids? Here are some of the best Christmas-themed sensory play ideas that toddlers and preschoolers will love. Roll up your sleeves for some fun and easy kids play ideas to try this December.

For more ideas, take a look at these Christmas Sensory Activities