Children's messy play becomes more sophisticated in the Foundation Stage as their familiarity with materials grows
Some people assume that by three years old children should have left messy play behind and be doing something constructive such as making things.
However, messy play continues to offer Foundation Stage children many opportunities for learning.
Personal, social and emotional development
Includes self-confidence and self-esteem, social development including making relationships, and emotional development including self-control.
* Messy play builds on children's curiosity and encourages a positive approach to new experiences. Children display a high level of involvement and can select and use resources independently. In messy play, children can develop concentration, problem-solving, planning and seeing things through to completion.
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