![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilt9tSIcy84D4kekUnft3X95OkrG1jXJpy8S1t3sHdIuZ4h1jhM2pays_dQ-cuCkByMYOxCGRaipE4-NZkBOkBTzDCr0ACvCKL6d-Km8GP0cS9ZBnT09oY6JGmR1LQEMsboLua38PaGfg/s320/How+to+make+glow-in-the-dark+neon+rainbow+rice+for+kids+recipe+tutorial.jpg)
This glow-in-the-dark rainbow rice was one of our favorites, and you won't believe how easy it is to make!
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mT-Yuj57klfwRwf19OY7e3rI1AWrm3F4eupY5Mz_UxW9giJlx9_Qrrqpgg1KHBxPVdWQdRYgKSioSR4icxMS1pV1OV-BynQJGXZ5i3PJoNYm0Iv8vE-BXlCkPhTAl00NghZHKxbeN1A/s1600/Glowing+neon+rainbow+rice+recipe+for+kids+play+activities.jpg)
How to Make Rice Glow-in-the-Dark
Materials
Note: While it isn't needed I do recommend using a black light for this activity. Glow-in-the-dark paint will glow without one, but a black-light really intensifies the glow and produces the best result. You can use a black light fixture or a black light flashlight- both work great!
Method
- Place 1 cup of uncooked, white rice into a large zip-seal bag, using one bag for each color of rice that you wish to make.
- Add 1 tablespoon of neon paint to each bag.
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHWV7Oe1i7dEgQihaH2EU_7nMGIFaDWFe9-O5yQ3Cix5aEcM9jfYj3LFd_A38tEK4QL6LmnAdmj_u62RTu6p9FCDRdjmfPFWQ6Ql2mySP9E6w3NJnRlJ_JcCybSHGw_uHcC525LmMJrM/s640/glow+in+the+dark+rice+for+kids+65.jpg)
- Add roughly 2-3 tablespoons of water. The water makes the paint runny, which helps it to coat the rice in color while allowing you to use less paint.
- Seal the bags and then shake, knead, and mix them until the rice is fully saturated in color.
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXK7gH6M5zmf4NlgWEyQGbEAR5NdQU_UpWGLhj7Xw1JB0pZeoCeRJHaHKiCFjQHkW82xLXz6-B-Tvyqt_CnvYv_bqQv6pI5KsffbXukbtst6bU31yjQA2LnC_4xq91DcWw9p0iVahpTY/s640/glow+in+the+dark+play+rice+for+kids+23.jpg)
- Once the rice is saturated you can lay it out on cookie sheets for faster drying or simply open the bags and allow the rice to dry just like that!
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0Ta7Bu7fhyisynwBMFAGUbZ0i1wqf6_Vdi7NDvNe1_N18-YBKdMcrOTOLM3XRawBz16a4xe_Yp1aOQAOmNeHfaBPjY75wUIVsN8gsdRqMmWmX4bsa0brU-B42NTgT9TvaprspgJ-B84/s1600/glow-in-the-dark+rainbow+rice+for+kids+7.jpg)
- It will take roughly 4-6 hours for the colored rice varieties to fully dry.
- The rice may clump together a bit as it dries, but that's ok!
- Seal the bags and hand them off to the kids to break the rice up before pouring it into a bin for play.
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyKyFjfCeVmqpF7Ml0Mb0KBNc0yoKrX_odwt5eV0t3QGT6dM9AJGNJp3Hp6HFw7g26w_C1C9-Y4fK8g0vOs7H2tnMwSLFEkXoNoYn4tPRbpiWHNiNlJZLNYKn8XZ5iKwrhFoPwYUgDAY/s1600/How+to+make+glow+in+the+dark+neon+rice+for+kids+recipe+for+play.jpg)
- Add kitchen gadgets, scoopers, and other toys, and the play can begin!
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BQiPWM3TF8ykAwGuFAj7mAsBQamTF9zBF5Rfx5epOht8oYJOfYgvVKVm8YvKhT-A12RrlsNFinRCZI-vW4hWmTYqOy1mhOH7xQcgnMS4VU7UHrHnDjzygaVMIXfq4heikb3c5WXm4pk/s1600/glow+in+the+dark+rainbow+rice+recipe+for+kids+play.jpg)
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9vCBbHUqxrpGUztX2ZN7BcEmKCxfX3hHpdhpR8nTVtXHRyTJhRmR9uoNJ7kO__dUXGTpuJnoi9lLKhSU-lo4V4eVXEtoGt9C8qA3K0mPdnXfW9Vwt-kdLo39uQeF2M4co5l5xC146jQ/s1600/glowing+neon+rainbow+rice+for+kids+2.jpg)
- Add glow sticks, glow cups, and other fun glowing items to your rice play bin.
![PLAY RECIPE FOR KIDS: Make your own glow-in-the-dark neon rice. #playrecipesforkids #playrecipes #glowinthedarkcrafts #glowinthedarkactivities #artsandcraftsforkids #activitiesforkids #craftsforkids #glowrice](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vP16LCcPh4oPvVwOqt9RtE-qlxRsRlUczaQGu87nsvrXntpDO_lJC3pQxQwUvRfKxqzMJbECRNdzcicI97IDL3duDnTtrlfjIidQ7HEoq-zavP6bEleLD6hbJNFIOwZphKoGajyAnpQ1/s1600/glowing+rice+sensory+play+06.jpg)
![PLAY RECIPE FOR KIDS: Make your own glow-in-the-dark neon rice. #playrecipesforkids #playrecipes #glowinthedarkcrafts #glowinthedarkactivities #artsandcraftsforkids #activitiesforkids #craftsforkids #glowrice](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mPxhNbGi1tfeItxI5TmqH32AxwbNo3bTpZh1xXnCpWRoofZsvaSO1J3OTrTTOQoe1AMiFAyceNhdEPwOb6LEESWCCfvvN36f3uFRvYO9t2IjFECRQsXtojEdErSWEgXOZl2Kj9avoDT2/s640/glowing+rainbow+rice+sensory+play+012.jpg)
- Have kids practice writing letters, numbers, and words in the rice. This is a great way to review spelling words.
![Make rainbow rice for kids that glows in the dark! This easy recipe produces beautifully vibrant neon rice that can be used in all sorts of sensory activities and crafts. #glowinthedarkrice #glowinthedarkricediy #glowingrainbowrice #glowingrice #riceforkids #rainbowrice #neonrice #rainbowricesensory #growingajeweledrose](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLw9_C-587_FOcxhzfZZm6S7Cew92sXTgjvIzk-NkXQLgf-kRsMDvS6eI4iLg4_MPTS9uiQhYpZIt8MBA009LcnW-V3ScCvdgGtfAzIKVRWTKJilt23j_GzqCOhVqz8rOHu-mK1A4H-cQ/s1600/glowing+neon+rainbow+rice+recipe+for+kids+1.jpg)
- Set up a treasure hunt by hiding coins in a bin or rainbow sensory rice.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n4zHNMOTuxAw981ezyPOkB1tXgjoCAX4jL8uSkXQyyZQJuBwXfZ-DEC9PdGpzwDNpvEmm2K2itPZgXPMHJkkJk4EmIg5rk5ReO9NPj-2rpS_LyWNtjrEqhxQ1pj3G82wA4um8u2PjRI/s1600/glow+in+the+dark+rainbow+rice+recipe+for+kids+using+neon+paint.jpg)
- Get creative and have fun with it! The possibility for play and learning are endless!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeQXYaEWQ4DQkEQhlc_zLqRuzRNOIoWxRVTG673GVqQQGYTNqaS2HYDllYUddRSoAnFEIMrSb3nSDzK-7-lSA_ITNqwimN5CuHBWOBBZ8YWFSyMeDYece2BuwfNmgZS-mUDIaCEWWNEj8/s1600/glowing+neon+rainbow+rice+recipe+for+play+3.jpg)
Also note that this rainbow rice is fun with the lights on, too!
Tips & Storage:
- Store your rice in sealed jars or bags between play times, and it can be used again and again!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDMeIDgRDCCQ2442Hrv4kZTjqHuWJGHLSKaBB22PfTZ1lDjBH7qlow_T85oxNi_y444ExVQcqCqUWyVyC7wI6vI6s8yrBbp-X2QL0T5vVhJUB1IFIkK5GWATJtzj1jirOBFwhfheSy7Q/s1600/glowing+neon+rice+88.png)
- If you use fluorescent paint your rice will GLOW under a black light.
- If you use glow-in-the-dark paint it will glow-in-the-dark, but it will glow much better under a black light.
- You can find a colorful variety of glow-in-the-dark paints here.
- The glowing cups that we used can be found here.
- The blacklight fixture that we use in our activities can be purchased on Amazon here.
- We also love these super cool blacklight flashlights!