Yuk Yuk Series (Messy Play)

My nephew called me YUK YUK now look !!!

                     


This series is dedicated to one of my most favourite type of learning and from all the fun times I've had from getting messy so much so that my nephew did actually call me yuk yuk until the age 2 and a half.

Messy play can be like marmite you love it or hate it. Personally, I love it !!! So welcome to the world of mess play. 



The Benefit's of messy play:

  1. Engages all senses 
  2. Supports emotional regulation 
  3. Supports and build attention span
  4. Boosts Confidence
  5. little materials meaning less stress for us grown ups and more Fun !!! 
Congratulations on your messy journey

from Mya x 


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