Messy Play Resources

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!

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

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.

Posted on Apr 21, 2024

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...

Posted on Feb 05, 2024

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...

Posted on Jan 16, 2024

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 will help... Read More

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

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.

Posted on Nov 01, 2023

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!

Posted on Oct 23, 2023

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!

Posted on Oct 04, 2023

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... Read More

Posted on Sep 20, 2023