Mudluscious!

The format of the program is set up as follows:

45 minutes of exploring at their own pace the 8 -10 activities which are spread out in a park or large activity room. Being outside works best. These activities are followed by 15 minutes of group time which includes a story, theme snack, and finger-plays or songs. Our class size is limited to 10 child-adult teams when inside and 15 teams outside.

Squish

Take off your shoes! Jump right in the mud and wiggle your toes! How does it feel? When you get out, walk on the paper and make footprints. Try wet sand. How does that feel? Skills developed: Gross motor, sense of touch – a wonderful sensory experience!!

The Mighty Mud Box

Mix water with soil (use top soil not potting soil). Play in the mud with various containers and utensils, just like you would a sandbox. Feel how squishy it is. Make hand prints in the mud. Don’t forget to make a mud pie to take home! Skills developed: Observation skills and sense of touch.

The Line Game

Lines can be made in sand, dirt, or mud. Use the Mighty Mud box to show your tot how to make a line in the mud with his finger. Guide his hand gently to help him make a line. Next, make a wiggly line. Help your tot do the same. Try making lines with other objects such as a stick or a toy. Push a toy car through the dirt and show your tot the tire tracks. Skills developed: These experiences acquaint your child with lines and develop hand-eye coordination.

Magic Mud

Put a scoop of cornstarch in a bowl. Add just enough water so you or your tot can stir. Press down on it. What happens? Pick some up in your hand and hold your hand still. Now what happens? Skills developed: Observation skills, sense of touch, and language.