Messy Play T
aking part in creative and messy play activities has numerous benefits for
children’s learning and development. Children are active learners. They learn through play. Play allows them to make sense of the world around them.
Through play, children learn to make choices, solve problems and make plans. Learning processes grow and concepts develop. Play makes learning exciting and interesting. It ensures that children remember what they learn.
Messy play offers an outstanding opportunity for children to grow and learn. Babies and toddlers may simply explore the materials and enjoy textures and smells.
Play Dough (Not edible!)
1/2 cup of salt 1 cup of flour 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar 1 tablespoon of oil I cup of boiling water (from the kettle)
mixed with some food colouring. Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl and then mix vigorously with the hot water.
Add glitter for that extra touch!
Makes wonderful play dough which lasts for ages in little plastic sandwich bags.
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As pre-schoolers grow, they will begin to ask questions and experiment with the materials to find answers.
Each child will benefit in their own way. Messy play helps children to develop concepts. These concepts are the basis for later learning.
As children roll and mould play dough, they learn about cause and effect - what happens when they squish it or roll it in their hands. They may practice counting, sorting and grouping with the things they make with the dough.
How to make a shaker You will need: 1 empty, clean yoghurt pot 1 piece of paper Rice or dried beans A rubber band and/or sticky tape
Cut out a circle of paper large enough to fold over the sides of the pot.
Put some rice or dried beans into the pot (not too many or you won’t get a good sound)
Place the paper circle over the top and secure with rubber band. Put sticky tape over the rubber band to stop little fingers removing it!
Decorate the top with stickers & drawings.
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