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Messy Art That Inspires Creativity

When it comes to messy play ideas, you can’t forget all the messy art fun, right?! Because art is definitely a fun experience for the kids, and art that’s messy can be even MORE fun sometimes. Don’t...

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Mother’s Day Handprint Art Ideas

Make Mother’s Day handprint art with the kids this spring. The results of these fun art projects for kids are sure to be a hit with whoever receives them! Below, I share one of my favorite Mother’s...

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7 HUGE Benefits of Messy Play

With all the messy play ideas I share here on Fun-A-Day, it’s no surprise when I’m asked about the benefits of messy play. And, since I love all things messy play, I am more than happy to chat about...

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20+ Messy Science Experiments to Wow the Kids

If you haven’t added some messy science experiments to your collection of messy play ideas, I highly suggest you do so now! Young children are natural scientists, always exploring the world around...

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Easy Messy Play Ideas for Preschoolers

These easy messy play ideas prove that messy play doesn’t have to be complicated! Keep them in your back pocket for days when you need some inspiration but don’t have a lot of time or materials. While...

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Rainbow Messy Play with Dyed Pasta

If your students love messy play, they’ll get a kick out of this rainbow messy play invitation. You only need a few simple ingredients to make it, and it’s so easy to set up. You can use the rainbow...

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Epic List of Messy Play Recipes

These messy play recipes are just what you need for tons of messy play with the kids! They’ll have a blast diving into all of the messy sensory and art ideas inspired by these recipes. Lots of things...

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Garden Messy Play Small World

Take the messy play outside this spring with a garden messy play invitation! Of course, if the weather interferes you can always put a tarp on the floor inside instead. One of the best things about...

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Space Messy Play Ideas for Kids

Your little astronauts are going to have a blast with these space messy play ideas! There are so many ways to incorporate messy play into your next space theme. I’ve gathered over 20 messy sensory,...

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15 Earth Day Math Activities for Preschoolers

Earth Day math activities for preschoolers are just what you need this April! Be sure to check out our ever-growing collection of math activities for preschoolers for even more help planning your math...

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Super Fun Shaving Cream Messy Play

If you’re a fan of messy play, this shaving cream messy play is a must! This is the messiest, most fun shaving cream activity the kids can get into. You might think I’m exaggerating, but once you get...

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20+ Outdoor Messy Play Ideas

Take the mess outside with these engaging outdoor messy play ideas. Be sure to check out my epic list of messy play ideas for even more fun for the kids. Below you’ll find over 20 messy art and...

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Free Printable Bear Patterns for Preschool

These bear patterns for preschool are a hands-on way to practice an important early math skills. Be sure to check out the rest of my math activities for preschoolers for even more ideas. You can...

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20+ Dry Messy Play Ideas to Engage the Kids

Looking for some dry messy play ideas? I’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out my epic list of messy play ideas when you’re done here. Sometimes you’re up for messy play but you just don’t want to...

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Pirate Messy Play Sensory Bins

Add this pirate messy play to your next pirate theme. Of course, you can try these messy play ideas any time of year, too! These messy sensory play ideas will get keep your little pirates engaged as...

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Flower Shape Mats Free Printable

With these flower shape mats, preschoolers will explore shapes in the form of colorful spring flowers. This is just the latest in my collection of free preschool printables that focus on early...

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10+ Rainbow Sensory Bottles Kids Will Love

Your students will love these amazing rainbow sensory bottles! Be sure to add them to your rotation of sensory bottles in the classroom. The color discovery bottles are the perfect sensory activity to...

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Homemade Father’s Day Gifts from Preschoolers

Homemade Father’s Day gifts are just the best, aren’t they? There’s something about knowing my son put effort into creating something for me. While I’m not a father, I’m sure there are quite a few...

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12 Flower Sensory Bottles Just Right for Spring

These amazing flower sensory bottles are perfect for your spring plans! Be sure to add these to your master list of spring sensory bottles. Incorporate the flower discovery bottles into your next...

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Color Changing Flowers Experiment for Kids

If you’re a fan of easy science experiments for kids at home or school, this color changing flowers experiment is right up your alley! You don’t need many materials for this classic experiment, and it...

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