Messy Play Resources

Fun & Easy Non-Candy Valentine’s Ideas for Classrooms

If you're looking for fun, non-candy Valentine's Day gifts to hand out for your kiddo's classmates and friends this year, I've got you covered! I'll share what my toddler son and I made this year f...

Valentine’s Day Activity Ideas for Preschoolers

Explore this list of unique arts and crafts activity ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids or in your classroom!

The Best Sensory Paint & More Art Supplies for Kids

Check out the Messy Play Lady’s list of the best washable sensory paint and art supplies for kids. 

Valentine’s Day Art, Craft, and Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

It’s never too early to begin your child's messy and sensory play journey. The benefits of play-based learning will promote your kiddos’ development, all while they’re simply having fun. If you jus...

Winter Sensory Bin Ideas to Celebrate the Holidays

These winter sensory bin ideas for toddlers and preschoolers are a great way to celebrate the holidays!

Fun Thanksgiving Sensory Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving, the season of gratitude, provides excellent opportunities for families to gather at the table for activities, crafts, and games. This list of fun Thanksgiving activities for kids w...

The Best DIY Fake Snow Recipes for Sensory Play With Kids

Here are my favorite recipes to DIY your own artificial or fake snow for holiday sensory play activities with kids.

Fun Christmas Messy and Sensory Play Activity Ideas for Kids

Try these fun Christmas messy and sensory play activity ideas for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners!

The Spookiest DIY Halloween Sensory Bin Fillers for Kids

A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) sensory bin is such a fun way to celebrate Halloween with your little ones! From toddlers, to preschoolers, to kindergarteners, Halloween sensory bins provide a contained sp...

Fun Halloween Sensory Activity Ideas for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Older Kids

Take a look at these fun Halloween sensory activity ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids for a spooky holiday season!

The Best Mess-Free Sensory Play Activities

Mess-free sensory play activities allow your child to reap all the benefits of sensory play without also creating a mess for you or your kiddo to clean up. This takes one more step out of your alr...

Water Sensory Play Benefits & Activities for Kids

Learn all about the benefits of water play, as well as water sensory activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

Road Trip Hacks & Car Activities for Kids

These road trip hacks and car activities for kids will keep your little ones engaged and you organized during long travel trips!

4th of July Activities for Preschoolers & Toddlers

From baking to banner making, chalk art to community celebrations, a variety of Fourth of July activities for preschoolers and toddlers exist to keep your kiddos entertained while practicing STEAM ...

The Best Sensory Activities for 2 Year Olds

Sensory bins for 2 year olds and other fun ideas! Two years old is such a fun age for your children! They are learning so many new skills and growing far too quickly. Sensory activities for two ye...