A: Allow Messes

One of the best ways to promote learning is to allow messes! (And allow them to help clean up!) Kids love to make messes, right? At least mine do!

Here are some things you can do that are messy but promote learning:

*playdoh

*painting

*sandboxes

*gardening

*making goop

*dress-up

*cutting and gluing

*cooking!

*baking

*science experiments

Just remember, whatever activity you find to do, if it is messy....don't sweat it! Just let the kids get in and get dirty! They are learning and having fun! Then remind them to help clean up! LOL

Here is George making a "mess" while making her own chili dog!