Easy DIY Rainbow Spaghetti Noodles For Sensory Play

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Rainbow spaghetti is a FUN and terrific sensory activity for kids to work on improving fine motor skills. Making colored spaghetti is a breeze, the kids have a blast playing with colored pasta noodles, and all you need are common supplies you probably already have!

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KEY INGREDIENT

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1. Cook the pasta noodles in a pot of water according to the directions on the packaging to al dente. Mix in a little oil (1-2 tbsp cooking oil) during the cooking process to prevent them from sticking together. Drain the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water.

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2. Place the plain uncolored spaghetti noodles on a pan and allow the noodles to cool down completely.

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3. Once the noodles are cooled down, separate the noodles into equal amounts and put them inside separate resealable bags (like a large Ziploc bag).

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Easy DIY Rainbow Spaghetti Noodles For Sensory Play

Made in a pinch

Made in a pinch

Rainbow spaghetti is a FUN and terrific sensory activity for kids to work on improving fine motor skills. Making colored spaghetti is a breeze, the kids have a blast playing with colored pasta noodles, and all you need are common supplies you probably already have!

MADE IN A PINCH

KEY INGREDIENT

Gel Food Dye

Note: This recipe is safe to eat, so you could use it for a special St. Patrick’s Day treat if you want!

1. Cook the pasta noodles in a pot of water according to the directions on the packaging to al dente. Mix in a little oil (1-2 tbsp cooking oil) during the cooking process to prevent them from sticking together. Drain the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water.

PREP THE PASTA

2. Place the plain uncolored spaghetti noodles on a pan and allow the noodles to cool down completely.

COOL

3. Once the noodles are cooled down, separate the noodles into equal amounts and put them inside separate resealable bags (like a large Ziploc bag).

SEPARATE

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