Pasta sensory play ideas

There are a few different ways to dye dried pasta, rice and beans for sensory play but I’ve finally figured out my favorite! I’m picky when it comes to colors and I find food coloring makes it tricky to always get the right shade that I want. Acrylic paint is my go-to and here’s how […]

Using just paint and hand sanitizer, you and your little ones can make these vibrant, colorful dry pasta noodles for a fun sensory base or to use as craft supplies! Build gross motor skills by stringing them together or practice color sorting and categorizing by shape. The possibilities are endless!

Looking for a simple and fun way to engage your child's senses and promote their development? Try dyed pasta for sensory play!

As the famous saying goes, "Start them young". These pasta play ideas are so fun and crafty, your toddlers are going to flip their noodles! Check out these 25 fun ways to harness your toddlers

How to Make Rainbow Pasta for Sensory Play - The BEST way to dye pasta so it's vibrant, bold, and beautiful. Perfect for crafts

Inspire My Play ® on Instagram: "My littlest had the best time with this activity! It sat out for days and they kept returning to rebuild their coral reef. I was totally inspired to do this by the gorgeous coral reef made by @learnwithlily and the beautiful ones I’ve seen on @livethescottcottage. . Colouring dried pasta with paint is such an easy thing to do and the pasta can be reused over and over again for various activities. We used regular tempera paint but you can also use acrylic…

Rainbow Spaghetti - an oldie but have goodie!! Have you done this sensory activity before? Let me know below ⬇️ It's super simple to make and is SO much fun to play with! 💯 The brightly coloured pasta noodles are fantastic for sensory play as well as developing and encouraging your child’s fine motor skills, creativity and imagination. And did I mention it’s oh so fun?! 😁 Let your child explore the spaghetti – they may or may not enjoy the feel of it in their hands. Introducing tongs is...

Today, we're getting straight into the simple and fun process of using easy recipes to dye pasta for craft and sensory play. Trust us, it gives you so many options for great activities for kids

Follow our directions to make colorful dyed pasta that’s perfect for your kids to play with in sensory bins or to use for crafts and...

Rainbow spaghetti is one of the most loved sensory activities for our girls! We simply cook the spaghetti and let cool then add...

Sam • Easy Messy and Sensory Play Ideas on Instagram: "I just love making these! Have you made a beehive for your little one out of pasta? 🤭 This is honestly one of the most fun and easiest ways to set up a little Bee activity for your kids 🐝 I’ve made our beehive out of Rigatoni pasta, and used wood glue to stick it together 😉 And our special addition to our beehive is the special addition Golden Honeypot FizzOFoam from @curiouskidssensory 🤩 I hid the FizzOFoam inside the pasta…

Spaghetti paint brushes/painting

Rainbow spaghetti is a terrific sensory activity for kids. Making dyed spaghetti is easy and you only need supplies you likely already have!

Noodle Brain Sensory Play for My Amazing Body preschool theme with Mother Goose Time. Learn about protecting your head, develop fine motor skills and more!

Good sensory fun

Disclosure: This blog contains affiliate links which I may earn a small commission from if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Use pasta in sensory play, small world play, craft activities and to create masterpieces! Chunky varieties are perfect for developing hands to practise threading, smaller types make for the perfect...

Disclosure: This blog contains affiliate links which I may earn a small commission from if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Use pasta in sensory play, small world play, craft activities and to create masterpieces! Chunky varieties are perfect for developing hands to practise threading, smaller types make for the perfect...