This is a wonderful mini version of our new sensory base trofast sifter set ! (Search sifter) 
 
A 6mm handheld wand with hanging hole for storage 
It has a holey base with tiny 1mm holes so you can sift rice from sand, separating the two 
 
It is a fun item for sensory play, they can scoop messy mixtures of sand and rice (or other base material) into their sifter and watch just the sand filter out below !