31/12/2025
Messy Play.
As we start a New Year, I thought it would be lovely to let you know about my Messy play sessions, and the benefits to you and your little one.
Each session is created around a theme and these have included: The Gruffalo, Construction, Space, Under the sea and many more. The hour long session includes messy play, crafts, bubbles and a clean up station.
From 5-6 months upto preschool, all little ones are invited to come along and splash, squish, squelch and scoop! And did I mention that it is all TASTE SAFE.
Yes, your little ones can explore fully and safely, putting things in their mouths, as they do at this young age.
For our younger babies this can help develop and support the weaning process.
Many parents ask what the benefit a messy play session are and so I thought it would be helpful to include them.
Sensory exploration - engaging all the senses as they pour, squash, shake, touch and taste. Every mushy handful is a step to understanding textures, temperatures and consistency (OOBLECK) 😆
Fine motor skills- little ones are encouraged to scoop, poured, poker and squash, using fingers or utensils. 🖐
Language development- Think of all the wonderful words that we use in our play sessions, such as, sticky, slimy, smooth, soft, gooey etc. 👶
Creativity and problem solving- At Messy play we have no rules aside from throwing. We encourage mixing, exploring, trying and freedom to express. The sessions are child led and this provides an outlet for self expression and confidence building.🎨
If you would like to experience a relaxed, child led play session, allowing quality time spent together this is the one.
You can find us in Pontefract on Tuesdays and Crossgates on Fridays. For further information please get in touch or comment below.
Bump and Beyond Wellbeing
andrea@bumpandbeyondwellbeing.com
07989 242531
I look forward to welcoming you, very soon.
Happy New Year 🎉🪅