Messy Sensory Play 

There are many children who do not hesitate to jump into mud puddles, smear finger-paint all over themselves, dig deep into the dirt, and just generally end up getting dirty all over. Children however are each unique and different, with many who do not like to touch anything remotely sticky, or dirty, or messy looking.

If your child is sensitive to touching certain items, or in getting their hands, face, or body “dirty,” you know that they avoid many activities or even get upset over getting “messy.” For some, even just looking at something can may them cry, retch, vomit, or run.

Since children learn through play, exploring their world includes contact with the world around them. Exploratory play includes touching, looking at, putting items in their mouth, and in using all of their senses. Exploratory play does include “messy play.”

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