Why messy play?
Creative development
Experiment and play freely with no right or wrong way.
Explore colours, shapes and textures.
Physical Development
Builds fine motor skills - scooping, pouring and squeezing.
Develops hand - eye co-ordination.
Social interaction
Informal context encourages confidence in communicating.
Developing relationships through social interaction.
Understanding the world
Encourages imaginative play and story telling.
Teaches cause and effect.
FUN!
