We love messy play! My boys engage in some sort of messy play every single day. Our messy play favorites range from finger paint to cloud dough to making our own silly putty. There are so many ideas for messy play. I feel like we could try something new every single day and not run out of ideas.

















Messy Sensory Play

Cloud Dough from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

"Shivery Snow" for Outdoor Sensory Play this Summer from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

from In Lieu Of Preschool

Pete the Cat Sensory Walk from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

First Week of Preschool - Messy Play and Fun! from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas









Messy Art Recipes:

Puffy Paint in the Microwave from Toddler Approved from Toddler Approved

Homemade Fingerpaint from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

from Housing a Forest

Homemade 3D Puffy Paint from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool









Messy Process Art

Painting with Rolling Pins and Bubble Wrap from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

Glue Canvas. Kids Art from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Snow Art and Sensory Fun from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Painting Just to Paint from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Feather Painting from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

DIY Rolling Stamp from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Exploding Art from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Painting with Shredded Paper from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

Painting without a Brush - Blow Painting from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day

Shape Making with Mega Bloks from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

from Learn with Play at Home

Marbled Painting - with Unexpected Results from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day

Bubble Wrap Prints from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

PVA Painting from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Paint a Flower Pot from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Puffy Paint {Math, Science and Sensory Play in Kids' Art} from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day

Rainbow Messes from Toddler Approved from Toddler Approved

Nail Polish Art from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Unusual Art Supplies from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

Silly Sensory Ball Painting from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

Kids' Art - Raised Salt Painting from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day





Messy Ice Play

Bringing the Snow Inside from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Preschool Snow Activities from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

Aluminum Foil Frozen Paint Art in Preschool from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Indoor Snow Making Activities from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum





Messy Seasonal and Holiday Play

Snow Cloud Dough from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

from Mess for Less

Simple Autumn Sensory Activity from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

Turkey Basting Bath from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

from In Lieu Of Preschool

Gingerbread Cloud Dough from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Christmas Bubble Wrap from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool





Messy Science Experiments

Running On Oobleck from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Potions and Mixes from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Homemade Volcano from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Fizz, Bubble and Pop! from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Fizzy Footprints from Toddler Approved from Toddler Approved

Dancing Oobleck from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Goop from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas









Simple Messy Play

Five Ingredients for Sensory Preschool Play from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

5 Fun Color Mixing Experiments for Preschoolers from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama









Messy Playdough Activities

Play Doh Cupcake Fun from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

Exploring Playdough with Kitchen Tools from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day

Making Blackberry Playdough from Rainy Day Mum

Chocolate Playdough from Parent Teach Play from Parent Teach Play

Easy Homemade Playdough Tips and Tricks from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day









Messy Fun with Food

Experimental "Cooking" from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Painting with Carrots from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

Getting Messy - Rainbow Spaghetti Sensory Tub from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day

Pretend Play - Cooking a Feast from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum









Messy Imaginative Play

The Lorax Sensory Bin with DIY Truffula Trees from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Gluppity Glup and Schloppity Schlopp inspired by The Lorax inspired by The Lorax

Ocean Small World Play from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Create a Dinosaur Island Small World Play Scene from One Perfect Day from One Perfect Day









Educational Activities that are Messy

Alphabet Fun "T" is for Truck Track Art from B-Inspired Mama from B-Inspired Mama

I Spy with Packing Peanuts from Toddler Approved from Toddler Approved

Alphabet Goo from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Monster Brains Sensory Bin Scavenger Hunt from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas









Messy Slime, Putty and Goo

Flubber! Gak! Fun! from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Dr. Seuss' Oobleck from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Stuck in the Gloop from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum









Baby Safe Messy Play

Instant Pudding and Ice from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Baby Play - Finger Paints from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Baby Play - Finger Painting from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Sensory Baked Bean Squish and Snack from Learn with Play at Home from Learn with Play at Home

Edible Paint for Babies from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Process Art for Babies from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum





Ultimate Messy Play









Messy Bath Time Activities

Antartica Small World Play Bath from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Coconut Volcano Surprise from Parent Teach Play from Parent Teach Play

from In Lieu Of Preschool







GLOWING Messy Play

Glow in the Dark Flubber Fun from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas





Messy Craft Time

Mess Free Pour Paint Rockets from Toddler Approved from Toddler Approved

Paper Mache Light Up Globes from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Kid Made Gift Wrap from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

Shaving Cream Pumpkin Banner from Mess for Less from Mess for Less

Paper Mache Clay Snowmen from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Fall Fingerprint Tree from Mess for Less from Mess for Less









Shaving Cream Messy Fun

Color Mixing and Shaving Foam Fun from Rainy Day Mum from Rainy Day Mum

Shaving Cream Painting from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Cleaning with Shaving Cream from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

from One Perfect Day

Painting with Shaving Cream from Mess for Less from Mess for Less









Messy Bubbles

Fun with Bubbles from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool

Rainbow Bubble Snakes from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest

Homemade Indoor Bubble Solution from In Lieu Of Preschool from In Lieu Of Preschool









Messy Rainbows

Mosaic Rainbow Art for Kids from Parent Teach Play from Parent Teach Play

Fun with Rainbows from Parent Teach Play from Parent Teach Play

The Minneapolis Color Run from Housing a Forest from Housing a Forest



