Pretend play that the animals are getting messy in mud! Then wash, dry, and repeat!
Materials:
- Tray or rimmed baking sheet
- Animal figurines (farm animals work great!)
- Flour
- Washable paint (brown)
- Shallow container or small mixing bowl
- Tear-free soap
- Sponge
- Washcloth
Instructions:
Fill a shallow bin or mixing bowl with water and tear-free soap (use a whisk or turn the water on high to create soapy bubbles). In a tray, combine equal parts flour and water. Add some brown washable paint to turn the mixture into a muddy color! Place some animal figurines near the muddy tray and arrange a washcloth and sponge near the bubbly water. Have fun getting the animals muddy, then wash, dry, and repeat!
What are they learning?
- Communication (Expressive Language)- Uses verbal and nonverbal communication to express ideas with increasingly complex words and sentences. Engages in back-and-forth communication.
- Investigation & Inquiry- Observes, inquires, and investigates objects and events to gain understanding.
- Drama- Participates in dramatic and symbolic play. Uses props to represent other objects or ideas.
- Perceptual- Demonstrates the ability to distinguish, process, and respond to sensory stimuli in their environment.
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