Muddy paint

What you need 

• Large pieces of paper or card, or even old bedsheets 
• Mud  
• A bucket or bowl 
• A large paintbrush 

What to do 

• Put some mud into a bucket – and a bit of extra water if the mud is quite thick.  
• Put large pieces of card, paper or old sheet on the floor or taped to a wall.  
• Show your toddler how they can use the mud to make marks on the cardboard, paper or sheet.  
• Chat about the marks you are making and give your toddler plenty of time to mix the mud and have a go too.  
• Have a bowl of soapy water or wipes close by so you can both wash your hands when you’re finished. 

This will be a messy activity – make sure your toddler is wearing clothes that wash easily, or where some mud stains wouldn’t matter too much.