Letter Jars

Counting Coconuts shared some great ideas for creating I SPY Jars.  Check out some of her fabulous creations by clicking above.

Borrowing from her is how I made this oh-so-fun and educational letter jar.

First, I dyed my rice to create the boy's favorite color. 

Add a drop of food coloring to about a tablespoon of water.  Stir until smooth.

Add rice and stir well.

Place dyed and damp rice onto some paper towels and allow to dry completely.

I used craft beads found  HERE and added them to my rice.  Then I poured them into a canning jar.

I printed out a label on sticker paper to place on the lid. It might be a FANTASTIC idea to glue the lid in place.

Next, I created a bunch of alphabet lists that I connected with a ring.  Now he can circle the letters as he finds them.

By the way, big brother also loves the Letter Jar.  He likes to create words with the letters he finds.