Category Archives: Messy Play & Sensory Play

LEGO mini-figures frozen in an ice cube tray, ready for LEGO Ice Rescue: a Fun Science & Sensory Play for Kids
LEGO Ice Rescue: Fun Science Activity for Kids

Looking for an activity that’s as entertaining as it is educational? Lego Ice Rescue is [...]

28
Feb
Young child ice painting on paper, using frozen ice paints
Ice Painting for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Ice painting is an engaging, colourful, and hands-on activity that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. [...]

17
Feb
Child's hands playing in a sensory bin with muddy oobleck / cornflour gloop and toy animals.
How to Make Muddy Oobleck

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to let your children enjoy messy [...]

08
Jul
Puddle Art for kids: child drawing in a puddle with coloured chalk
Having Fun with Puddle Art

We’ve gone and found another great messy play activity to share with you all – [...]

22
May
Magical Potion Tips: young girl playing with magical potions in a mini muffin tray
Magic Potion Tips for Magical Mischief

Well, well, well. What do we have here? Small little people who fancy themselves as [...]

14
Jun
Young girl wearing Mud Mates NZ-made coveralls mud painting with her fingers on a fence
It’s Mud Painting Time

If you haven’t done mud painting before, where on earth have you been?! Mud painting [...]

17
May
Animal Flowers Mother's Day Crafts - cardboard owl template covered with flowers
6 Cute Ideas for Mother’s Day Crafts

This May, increase your chances of getting a handcrafted gift from your children by sharing [...]

20
Apr
Child creating a pom pom easter egg art wearing a Mud Mates NZ-made apron
Easter Egg Art Ideas for Kids

Searching for some Easter egg art ideas for the kids this Easter? You’ll be pleased [...]

25
Mar
Young girls wearing Mud Mates waterproof Coveralls playing with taste-safe sensory foam (aquafaba)
How to Make Taste-Safe Sensory Foam

This 2 ingredient, taste-safe sensory foam is easy to make and oh so much fun! [...]

08
Nov
Sensory Feet Play Ideas - toddler with paint on her feet and footprints on cardboard
Sensory Feet Play for Young Kids

Squelchy, slimy or bumpy things between little toes, there is no end of fun to [...]

10
Oct