Dry Pasta Is The Perfect Way To Keep Your Kid Occupied

From crafts to sensory play and beyond — your kids will love playing with their "food."

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Jan. 27, 2021

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Still need to use up that 20-pound bag of rigatoni you stocked up on last year? These dried pasta ideas are perfect to try with your kiddos.

Your kids can glue different types of pasta to construction paper to make their own unique works of art. Play around with various shapes, colors, and sizes.Shutterstock

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