Rainbow Rice 600g

A little scoop. A gentle sprinkle. A rainbow of possibilities.

Turn an ordinary tray into an invitation to explore with Rainbow Rice. With six colourful 100g portions, this 600g pack brings texture, colour and hands-on discovery to sensory play. Keep the colours separate for sorting and patterning, or mix them into a cheerful rainbow ready for scooping, pouring and imaginative adventures.

From a pretend kitchen at home to a classroom exploration station or therapist-guided activity, it’s a simple, versatile resource that lets you follow the learner’s interests and adjust the challenge.

Small grains, meaningful learning

Scooping rice into a cup, carefully filling a container or searching for a hidden object gives children opportunities to practise fine-motor control, hand-eye coordination and using both hands together. Colour sorting and pattern-making introduce early maths concepts, while comparing quantities invites conversations about “more”, “less”, “full” and “empty”.

There’s plenty of language to discover, too. Describe how the rice feels, listen to it falling into different containers, name the colours and talk through each little experiment. Shared play also creates opportunities for taking turns, making requests and solving problems together.

Make every tray a new adventure.  And remember your Fine Motor Tools.

Try a rainbow pouring station with cups, funnels and scoops. Create a small-world landscape for favourite figures, with colourful paths and pretend gardens. Hide age-appropriate objects for a sensory treasure hunt, or invite children to copy a colour pattern and invent one of their own.

For teachers and therapists, Rainbow Rice offers an adaptable starting point for purposeful activities. Vary the tools, containers and instructions to explore precision, sequencing, sorting or cooperative play. Children who prefer not to touch the rice directly can begin with a spoon or scoop, with participation guided by their comfort and preferences.

Open-ended play, their way

There’s no single “right” thing to make. Pour, transfer, sort, imagine and explore at their own pace. The tactile texture and soft sound of moving rice may offer an enjoyable focus for some learners, while others will love the colour, discovery and make-believe possibilities.

Just add a tray, a few everyday tools and a little curiosity.

Please note: For sensory play, not for eating. Use under adult supervision and keep away from children who may put small items in their mouths.

Includes: 600g rainbow rice: 100g of each colour

Dimensions: 20 × 15 × 2cm

Ages 3+

Product Code: JYN-S121