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.