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Messy play is the open-ended exploration of materials and their properties. Activities like squishing clay, pouring sand, and sorting stones allow children to repeat and experiment as they like. Messy play engages the senses and children learn foundational cognitive principles as they exercise motor, language, and social skills. Listen to this podcast for strategies to make this activity fun and manageable.
