Messy Play Resources

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...

Your First Messy Play Experience

Sometimes when we try a new activity with our kiddoes, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do it right. First, I want to reassure you that there are so, so many ways to do messy play! You don...

Keeping the Mess Contained

The biggest barrier that I encounter to messy play is … well, the mess. Every day I hear from parents, teachers, and caregivers who love the idea of sensory play for their kids, but who feel appreh...

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!

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...

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...

The Best Oobleck Slime Recipes

Oobleck slime is a great sensory play activity for your home or classroom. Learn all the oobleck ingredients necessary to make this messy material.

Safe and Unsafe Sensory Materials for the Base of Your Sensory Bin

Safe sensory materials for your sensory bin will set your kids up for successful play! Learn about why sensory bin beans are unsafe and alternative sensory bin fillers