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Sensory play | Halloween rice tray


Today I have a simple and fun Halloween sensory play for you little ones to enjoy, it involves rice, paint and some seasonal items. To start off you need some uncooked rice and paint in the colours of your choice, we went for orange and black. Mix the rice with a bit of your paint until covered, then smooth out and let it dry on some foil, it only takes around 30 minutes for this to happen. 

I have mixed my colours together once dry and poured into a tray then added some mini Halloween decorations, a spoon and a small pot for her to interact with. It is so simple to set up and tidy up to and Olivia loved playing with it.

This kind of play promotes colours, texture, hand eye co-ordination and fine motor skills and can be adapted to different seasons or celebrations for some extra fun. 


I would highly recommend trying this out with your little ones, its kept Olivia amused for a good half an hour and was a great way to what her interact in different ways.

If you have any sensory play ideas I would love to know. 

Victoria x

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  1. Samantha DonnellyOctober 31, 2022 at 2:53 PM

    This is such a lovely idea for halloween, sensory play is great fun no matter what age you are. This will certainly keep the younger ones entertained for a while

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    1. GigglesinloveableNovember 1, 2022 at 8:04 PM

      It is very satisfying and my 10 year old loves it too. Thank you

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  2. rhian westburyNovember 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM

    I love the halloween colourings and this just feels so festive for Halloween. Sensory play looks like so much fun for the little ones x

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    1. GigglesinloveableNovember 1, 2022 at 8:05 PM

      I think I may try to and make a Christmas one too. x

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