COLORED SALT TRAY

This play recipe is hands down one of the easiest and least expensive I’ve ever made. It makes the perfect sand like texture with the most beautiful colors. Salt trays are amazing for practicing pre-writing skills (the skills necessary to learn how to write). Kids don’t even realize they are learning. It’s just all fun and games.

You can use this at home activity to introduce little ones to letters, shapes or even introductory math all the while exploring new textures and colors. The possibilities are endless.

YOU ‘LL NEED:

1. Table salt

2. Food Coloring

3. Zip close bag or container

4. Tray

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pour a bit of salt into a zip close bag.

2. Add a few drops of food coloring to the bag. The more you add, the deeper the color will be.

3. Remove all the air from the bag and close it well.

4. Shake until all of the salt is evenly coated.

5. Pour out the salt onto a tray and let it dry a few minutes.

6. Shake the tray to make an even layer of salt and practice writing

7. You can skip the coloring part if you pour the salt over a colored tray. It will be just as fun and effective.