How to Make a Find-It Puzzle with Rice
Rather than a word search or picture puzzle, a find-it puzzle is a hands-on project to search for items within a container of rice. As you twist the find-it puzzle, items float to the top as others get buried within the rice. You need a sharp eye to find all the objects. It's a great project for young children.
Things You'll Need
- Small toys, plastic animals, marbles, buttons and other various items
- Clean, clear plastic peanut butter container with lid
Instructions
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Gather small items for the rice puzzle. These could be small plastic animals or insects, balls, buttons, marbles or other trinkets. Make sure all items fit easily within the peanut butter container.
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Write a list of the items you found, noting special characteristics if there are more than one (for example, a blue ball and a red ball).
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Add the items to the peanut butter container.
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Pour rice into the peanut butter container until it reaches the top. Screw on the lid tightly.
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Shake the puzzle so the items are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
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Twist the container to move the rice as you search for all the items on the list. You need to spot them all to win.
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Tips & Warnings
The smaller the items, the more difficult they are to find in the rice.
Remove the label from the outside of the peanut butter container and be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly.
