Developing children’s early understanding of numbers – making mud pies
Resources shared by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) newsletter signpost practices to develop children’s early understanding of numbers. This includes a lovely demonstration video shared here of a childminder playing outdoors with two children, making mud pies, in her small urban garden.
Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how
This article in The Conversation (25 October 2024) describes how science actually shows us that being exposed to a bit of dirt can be good for kids’ health. It includes tips for ensuring that children can play safely outdoors.
Muddy resources – love Mud Day!
Muddy Faces share resources for International Mud Day, 29 June on the Mud pages of the Outdoor Hub.
How getting muddy supports children’s mental health
In this Learning Through Landscapes article, Early Years Training and Development Lead, Ali Aspin, explores the benefits of getting muddy for Children’s Mental Health Week.
Get set for International Mud Day on 29th June with Muddy Faces!
Muddy Faces point out that the health, well-being and developmental benefits mud play offers are well documented - as well as good old slippery gloopy fun. Checkout the evidence on their Mud Research & Reports page. Visit the Mud pages on their Outdoor Hub for free downloads, activity ideas, case [...]
Happy International Mud Day!
Muddy Faces have put together a new INSPIRATIONS - mud play and Mud Kitchen Ingredients activities to share with you. You can even find out how to make mud dough! Take a muddy moment and watch their International Mud Day video
Muddy fun!
It’s International Mud Day on 29 June! Muddy Faces have shared dollops of mud activity inspiration, templates, guides, evidence & more on the Muddy Faces Outdoor Hub.
Mud play
Muddy Faces share these top tips.
