OVERVIEW
Prep time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Estimated Cost: 80 AED
Mess level: High
What you need
Oats
Plastic bag
Vinegar
Food coloring
Container
Tuff tray to contain the mess
Instructions
Place 1 cup of rolled oats into a bowl with 1 teaspoon of food dye and 1/4 cup of water.
Stir until all the oats are thoroughly coated and coloured.
Pour the oats out onto a tray or plate lined with paper towel.
Leave the oats somewhere warm to dry, preferably overnight.
Notes
Store air tight container in cool room for long lasting use.
Benefits:
Toddlers can learn a lot from getting their hands dirty - A great tactile experience.
This activity will also help create some colorful memories and refine their fine motor skills.
Ways to adapt:
Place in one big bowl or separate bowls.
Add tools for them to scoop and sort.
Add additional objects to color match.
Add the oats to a water bottle and create a rainbow shaker
Top Tip:
As these are edible why not create rainbow oats for breakfast - great for fuzzy eaters. (I brought honey oats to add to the taste) The oats can also be backed and make funny yummy snacks.