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One of the things I love about summer is the ability to take messy sensory play outside! I set the kids up with individual trays of corn starch, water, and washable paint. They started off pretty cautious, but gradually became more involved.
Emma had a storyline going with her toys. Lily mostly watched. For Johnny, it was all about the full-body sensory experience:
Both Johnny and Emma wound up with corn starch up to their elbows. Lily eventually got some on her hands, but still isn’t sure how she feels about it:
Everything hosed off easily at the end, and we’ll definitely do this again this summer – probably with more corn starch and water in each tray!
What is your favorite messy activity to take outside in the summertime?
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That picture with Johnny’s foot hovering above the tray is CLASSIC! Love it!
I will definitely keep this messy, but easily hosed off, combination in mind for warmer weather!
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Mud, mud is all the rage right now here.
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maryanne Reply:
July 20th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
We have a water ban on, or I’m sure my kids would be all about mud!
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Ticia Reply:
July 20th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I’m surprised we don’t have one, but they are finding the smallest patch of mud in our yard and covering themselves in it.
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Very cool. Thanks for the great idea!
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Brilliant idea!!!!
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i love the different looks of concentration on their faces in the first pic. we’ve so got to try this… just not outside. with days averaging at 105+, it’s toooo hot!
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maryanne Reply:
July 20th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
That is way too hot! Hope it cools down for you soon!
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See now I agree with Lily, getting involved with corn starch and water is not something I would ever come up with! But I can see my son especially liking this activity, maybe I’ll just stay at a safe distance and take photos! ;o)
Thanks for inspiring me!
xoxo
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Love Johnny’s “all in” photo!
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How fun!
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Aww they are so cute! Lily looks likes she wasn’t lovin’ it! :) And I love the photo with him sticking his foot in the tray!
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Looks like fun, MaryAnne!
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Such a cute activity. My daughter would be like Lilly, not really sure about getting stuff all over her hands. I love how your son was diving right in. So funny.
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Urith Shield Reply:
July 25th, 2012 at 12:03 am
like this idea thanks for sharing.
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Ohhhh wonderful :) Our summer is all about mud (considering we had a hose ban from 4th April it was rapidly lifted on the 4th June when it had rained every single day inbetween!!!) it gets mixed in the water table, in the sand pit, dug into a hole. I think the dog and J are working together to get to China
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maryanne Reply:
July 21st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
lol sounds like J and your dog are having a fantastic time!
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I love it!!! One of my favorite things about Summer is the ability to take all the mess outside :)
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Fun! My kids love oobleck. They also love to just fill up containers with water, leaves, and whatever else they find and pretend to have a party.
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What great fun!
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Best thing about summer is when we can let our kids play outside and just get messy.
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Slipping and sliding in paint and detergent.
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maryanne Reply:
July 25th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Fantastic messy outdoor fun!!!
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I love the photos – they really show how different kids are. Looks like a fun activity.
Thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase.
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Just stopping by to let you know I featured this on the Sunday Showcase this week! http://www.theiowafarmerswife.com/2012/07/the-sunday-showcase-sensory-play.html Pop over and grab a button if you’d like!
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maryanne Reply:
July 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Thank you!
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Just dropping by to thank you for sharing this with Tuesday Tots last week! =D
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