Dry messy play

Simple sensory recipes that only use a few common ingredients. Find most of what you need for these homemade play recipes in the kitchen pantry.

Sally on Instagram: "Firework Art & Sensory Activity Follow @raisinglittlejess for more easy art & sensory ideas! We’ve been creating some fireworks in our sensory @inspiremyplay play tray using some salt we dyed. Salt makes a great base for mark making, so this tray has been a great invitation to work on those skills. We started out creating the base using @littlebrianpaintsticks and whilst that dried we dyed the salt. We wanted to make sure the salt was properly dry so we left it for a few…

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This is the best and easiest way to dye rice for sensory play, taking just minutes to prepare and using no vinegar or alcohol hand gel! This method creates the most vibrant and amazingly coloured rice that will last for years when stored correctly. Let’s make it! This is the easiest way to dye rice for...Read More »

Over 20 dry messy play ideas to try with the kids. You'll find dry messy sensory play, along with engaging dry art projects.

Learn how to make taste safe dirt for sensory play with your toddler. This fake dirt recipe is so easy to make at home!

Find out the importance of mark making in Early Years to support child development. See how children can learn through play!

Time to have some messy and yummy playtime with this Edible Mud Sensory Play for toddlers or babies! This edible messy play idea of pigs in fake mud

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Tons of messy play ideas for every season and a variety of holidays, as well as messy play FAQ and materials to get started.