Amherst Public Library hosted a Messy Play Day for children Jan. 23 as an entertaining winter activity to let off steam. Hosted in the community room, the event included a variety of stations with ...

Messy play is a great way for toddlers to explore their senses, getting their hands stuck into different textures. It's also a great chance to teach them some different describing words like 'slippy' ...

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Finding suitable 'messy play' substances for babies and young children can often prove difficult because of health and safety issues. Playing with bubbles is a very satisfying sensory experience and ...

Last week I gave a seminar at the Nursery World Show about pedagogy, and I particularly referenced the importance of early years teachers being able to name and describe the different types of play. I ...

Try these ideas for fun suggested by Jean Evans with a versatile resource that's easily accessible and perhaps even home-made. Babies and young children find small balls easy to grasp and pick up. Why ...