Messy play includes experiences that stimulate a child's sense of touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing, as well as their movement and balance.
Structure and features
Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through ‘sensory play’ is crucial to brain development.
The following links offer free recipes and fantastic fun for getting messy.
Links and files
Teacher notes
Teacher notes
These are some great resources to share with families to do at home.
Early Years Learning Framework: OUTCOME 4: Children are confident and involved learners
