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Setting up a mud painting station outdoors is a fun way to encourage movement and gross motor skills.
This week, I took my pint size artists outside to explore and paint with mud. Boy, it was messy, but so much fun!
Did I worry about the mess? Not really. I knew I could clean up quickly and safely with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes with Micro-Scrubbers. (They are sponsoring this post today).
Mud Painting With Kids:
I decided it would be fun for my students to explore their creativity outside, to make art from nature.
I announced, “Today we are making mud paint!” My four little pint size artists excitedly took their buckets and marched to the garden.
Their eyes magically lit up as they filled their buckets with dark earth.
Next, they added water and stirred with a stick until mud formed like thick paint. I could hear their sweet giggles as they asked me:
“What are we going to do with the mud?”
“It’s a surprise,” I said.
Meanwhile, I placed four tomato cages on the lawn. I leaned old pieces of plexiglass against the cages to create makeshift art easels.
I taped pieces of white construction paper to the plexiglass. (Foam core would work just as well as plexiglass).
Finally, I gave them each a paintbrush and directed them to the easels. I could hear their curiosity as they “oohed” and “ahhed” with mud paint.
The kids used mud paint just as they would regular paint. They loved the drips, drops, and texture the paint formed on the paper.
And when they were finished painting on the easels, I laid out pieces of white craft paper under each swing.
The kids took turns swinging, painting, and squealing with delight.
No matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t keep the dirt outside!
In a matter of seconds, I had eight little hands and feet trampling through my garage and mudroom to wash their hands. The dirt and mud were everywhere! It was on the floor, the door, and on the faucet.
I usually don’t get frustrated with messes because I am always cleaning up glue and paint. I found the best product to help me with those hard messes: Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes with Micro-Scrubbers!
These Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes with Micro-Scrubbers make cleanup a breeze: they help stop the spread of any germs; meanwhile, the rough micro-side is tough enough to get tough dirt, grime, and even dried acrylic paint off of any surface.
I loved how easily I was able to clean up all of the dirt the kids tracked in the house.
Best of all there were no streaks! This post was sponsored by Clorox®.
Happy kids make messes and big memories.
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Mary says
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Jennifer says
I love messy play. Some of the activities we do are: using mud puddles for sink and float, we make mud pies and mix all kinds of things we find inside the pie and then to decorate it then we let it dry for a few days and then do a archeological dig using a small tongue depressor to find the items.
Christina says
I try to be calm with messes but I am a little (okay – a lot) freaked out by bugs so I don’t really like getting muddy (there are bugs in there!) and the first thing I always think of when there is a spill inside is that any sugar in it may attract ants.
Sue Hull says
Its good to let kids get messy sometimes. When my daughter was little I let her roll mud then she rolled on a huge roll of paper. Then she cried because I couldnt get the mud off fast enough. Lol! Now as an adult she hates to be dirty. My granddaughter loves playing in the dirt. Like mother like daughter.
Thank you for the chance :)
amanda whitley says
although i hate the mess i let my kids get messy.
Leah Shumack says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/ClairFreebie/status/748713856088829952
lshumack at gmail dot com
Leah Shumack says
Yes I let them get messy! One of the favorites is the pudding party we have each summer where we have pudding we’ve dyed the colors the rainbow and you get to paint each other. If they eat it we don’t have to worry about anything being bad and everyone is hosed off afterwards!
Cinella says
Oh of course, you have to every now and then… and it’s good for them too! During the summer we always clean o9ut the trash cans and who better to do it than the kids! Clean up and then have fun!
Yona Williams says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/PricelessTeam/status/748663348695289857
Yona Williams says
When I’m watching my nephew…I do get squeamish about him getting dirty and muddy. And, he really doesn’t like to either. I think these Clorox wipes would be really good for the dog, who I do let dig in the dirt and get a little muddy.
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/748647795167375360
Sarah L says
No kids, but I love gardening and have no problem getting messy.
Thanks for the contest.
christin mcgill says
I have two girls one is 3 months and one is 20 months, my 20 month old loves to make a mess! and i let her make a mess and then she helps me clean up , its so fun to her
Jerry Marquardt says
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/748595202080677888
Jerry Marquardt says
The kids get a little messy, but i try not to get freaked out. I try to keep them as clean as possible.
Whitney Bellows says
My nephew gets messy, but I don’t like it. I try to prevent it, but kids will be kids.
Whitney Bellows says
I don’t have kids, but my two puppy kids get messy whether i like it or not!!!
Angie Stewart says
Absolutely! If you’re not getting dirty, you’re not having fun :)
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/748573586319826944
Erica Best says
yea sometime
Riley Johnson says
I let my kids get messy if they want to! One of my kids loves to play outside in the mud, finger paint, and such while my other child hates being dirty or sticky.
laura deck says
I have 4 girls, who can get messy if they want, but choose their ipods or books instead. :)
laura deck says
https://twitter.com/mommaof4girlies/status/748461674122874880
Shawn Gallagher says
Of course, I think that’s a natural part of being a kid anyway
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/748325251507982336
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
natasha Lamoreux says
https://twitter.com/Natashalamoreu1/status/748332423973380096
Tabathia B says
My daughter likes to make a mess but doesn’t like to get messy at all
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Cathy Coibion says
I let mine get messy. They love it!!!
Ellie Wright says
I let my grandkids get as messy as they want. I was stricter with my kids, but now I know how fast childhood flies by. A little mess never hurt anyone.
Claire says
of course, nothing a bath cant fix
colt13 says
I don’t have kids, but used to drive a school bus. Watching little kids play and create helps their minds grow.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/748264363807674368
Thomas Murphy says
Yes I let my kids get messy.
angie says
I don’t have kids but, if I did, I would encourage them to get messy. My mom did and I think it totally changed me as a person because of it!
Lea Anna says
Messy whenever they want
LaKeisha J. says
Of course I let my kids get messy, and I like to get messy with them.
Denise L says
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/748185504919629824
Denise L says
Yes, I let my son get messy. It’s the best way to learn. Although I’m not sure I really have much say in the matter. He’d find a way to get messy whether I let him or not :)
Bekah Walsh says
tweet: https://twitter.com/bekahchica/status/748175505489268737
Bekah Walsh says
I don’t have kids, but the dog is allowed to get messy!
Erika W. says
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seabattle2/status/748159387726815237
Erika W. says
I let my kids get messy but they’re more likely to be stinky and sweaty from running around in the backyard playing sports.
LeAnn Harbert says
I always let my boys get muddy playing in mud puddles.
Zoey says
https://twitter.com/zoeydahling/status/748026274598293504
Zoey says
I think it’s important to let kids get messy, but I try to keep the bigger messes outside.
Tina W says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/747907213675552768
Tina W says
I get messy WITH the kids! We especially love getting dirty when working in the garden, planting veggies.
Katie Hanson says
my nephews get so messy! and i love it! it’s easy enough to clean them off :)
Lisa S. says
Yes!! I do let my son get messy because why not?! They can be cleaned, clothes can be cleaned, the house can be cleaned. If they are finding enjoyment in something a little messy I think you need to let them explore that. There’s nothing wrong with a little dirt :)
Elizabeth pergande says
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/747808849084637184
Elizabeth pergande says
I use them to clean the patio furniture. truckredford(at)gmail(dot) com
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/747753351610310656
Stephanie Phelps says
I love to let my kids get messy. I think that is one way they discover and learn!
Brandy Y. says
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/hyaist/status/747684916649951232
Brandy Y. says
My son is almost 3 and I do let him get pretty messy. I try to keep it from getting crazy though! He loves playing in his sandbox, mommy’s fairy garden and with chalk paint on our driveway especially.
Anita Jude says
yeah when i had a little one….mine is grown up
Katherine Tino says
My kids are older, 12 & 13, and they still manage to get dirty!
Katherine Tino says
https://twitter.com/katherinetino/status/747633315654426625
Tina says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/mahnrafjtb/status/747589592505851904
Tina says
My daughter likes to get messy but as soon as she figures out she is messy, she wants to clean herself up by washing her hands or changing her clothes. It makes for a fun time.
Daniel M says
yep they get messy playing in the back yard
Isabel Marsh says
https://twitter.com/coffeemakergirl/status/747573743342366720
Isabel Marsh says
All kids should play in the dirt!
Jessica Boughton says
Yes I let my baby play in the garden dirt.
Michelle Bartley says
Entry 2 and I followed you :) https://twitter.com/RascallFlatts/status/747560767638016000
Michelle Bartley says
It is healthy for kids to get messy!!
Gina Sandoval says
My son loves getting dirty and its outdoors so I can’t complain too much :)
Angela Saver says
I tweeted
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Angela Saver says
Yes, I do let our kids get messy, but they do have to wash up directly afterwards.
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Kathleen says
Childhood is the best time to let the kids get messy! What other age group is it appropriate to play in the mud? ;-)
Stefani K says
https://twitter.com/sweeps1701/status/747529055101083649
Shannon Weel says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/shannonweel/status/747503622506815488
Shannon Weel says
Yes! I do let my kids get messy! I love to let them explore the outdoors and experience nature and creativity.
Grace Bertou says
They get messy with fingerpaint!
Peggy Damon says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/sweetheart4171/status/747466220572655617
Faye Gates says
https://www.facebook.com/audrey.stewart.140/posts/1036405833113496?pnref=story
Faye Gates says
https://twitter.com/AudreyS23511436/status/747461151370387456
Faye Gates says
https://twitter.com/AudreyS23511436/status/747460694770061312
sheryl Cerniglia says
My grandkids play in the mud with their trucks all time when they visit
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
I let my daughter get as messy as she wants, but she usually prefers to be clean!
Jacob says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/747217313615667201
Jacob says
Yes, we absolutely do let them get messy – it let’s them be imaginative plus it helps uild their immunity
Linda says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/747209269305446400
Linda says
Yes, that’s the fun part about being a kid.
Stevie says
Getting messy is the best part of life! The fun activities are always the messiest!
Kristen says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/747191605304532993
Kristen says
Sure I do….nothing wrong with getting dirty!
Teresa R says
Most definitely! If memory serves me right some of the best times as a kid was playing in water, dirt, the woods, the creek or pretty much anywhere outside where we could get messy :) It’s also very fortunate I’m ok with it, because my son is quite attracted to dirt and mess as well!
Tammy Shelton says
Yes, my grandsons get dirty… almost daily!
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/746424647319699456
Cynthia C says
My kids are grown now but I never got upset with their messes. They often learned a lot in the process of getting messy and it was no big deal to clean up.
Amy S says
Yes, we all get messy and enjoy it. It’s fun, makes beautiful lasting memories and bubbles of laughter. Good times!
NataliaG says
I let them get messy, thats how they learn in a fun way.
zoe says
Of course we get messy; paint, food, dirt… sometimes all at the same time!
Kim Reid says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/kimbreid/status/745747785589338112
Kim Reid says
We will get a little messy, but not too much!
Heather Ratliff says
I would, but my kids don’t like to get messy. :-)
Gabrielly says
I let my niece get messy in my house!
Valerie Clark says
I let my kids get messy! My own and my students. How will kids learn life skills without making a few messes? They need these opportunities to develop coordination and small motor skills.
donna says
they’re kids :) we let them get messy
sandra says
I generally don’t let them get messy
Kobi Hensley says
https://twitter.com/up4chalng/status/744908172868132864
Kobi Hensley says
I absolutely let the kiddos get dirty….they’re having fun so why not.
Tammy says
I have to honestly say when my daughter was little I wasn’t much into letting her make a mess, good think she had tactile issues and didn’t want to do things like eat with her hands or do finger painting LOL!
Kathleen Richardson says
https://twitter.com/Sparklezstars/status/744327234719199232
Kathleen Richardson says
Getting messy is fun. My kids love to paint although we have yet to paint with mud.
Faye Gates says
Shared on facebook / https://www.facebook.com/audrey.stewart.140/posts/1031141713639908?pnref=story&qsefr=1
Faye Gates says
I shared on Twitter / https://twitter.com/AudreyS23511436/status/744290253205348352
Faye Gates says
Shared on Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/pin/535506211924608123/
Faye Gates says
I love these wipes. My daughter use them all the time. She has 3 kids.
Faye Gates says
My kids don’t really like to get to dirty. They get messy when they use paints.
Anne H says
Sometimes I let them get messy. I mean if you don’t let them do anything then that’s not going to be any fun. It’s all about having a plan to keep things from getting all over the place and for cleaning later. I usually put down a big sheet if we’re doing an art project or playdough. I would definitely keep the mud painting outside though, haha. Thank you!
Anne says
I shared your fun mud-painting post and the Clorox giveaway on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/744150832803946496
Thanks!
Anne says
Although we don’t have kids in the house on a daily basis, when they’re here, getting messy is what it’s all about! :-)
debbie says
https://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/743986218153680896
debbie says
Our house was always the house kids came to in order to get messy! I never minded messy kids.
Lauryn R says
Yes! What’s the fun in being a kid if you can’t get messy every now and then? :) Mud painting sounds like a blast! I will definitely do this with my 3 littles!
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/743912103354974208
Gina M says
I let my son get messy within reason. As long as we can clean it up, then it is no biggie!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
tina m says
Yes! I do!!!!
Hollie Jahnke says
My kids love getting messy and I love watching them have fun!
Wendy Pesce says
My kids love getting messy! I dint mind it outside so much, but I try to contain the mess inside to the kitchen. Thy use placemats on the table and the hard wood floor us much easier to clean up than carpeted flooring
Wendy Pesce says
Tweeted
allyson tice says
I let my kids get messy all the time! they’re kids! let em get dirtyyyy!!!
maria cantu says
Yes, very messy.
Monica says
I wish I could more of the time. We live with my in laws and my FIL is pretty strict about playing with “his” dirt. We do a lot of tub messy. With tub paints and yogurt.
Laura Royal says
tweet https://twitter.com/laroyal06/status/742906788475863040
Laura Royal says
yes, we love to paint and sometimes do pottery too! Arts and crafts is so fun and they learn so much!
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/742865533398220800
Susan Smith says
Yes! Messy kids over here! My kids love to paint with their hands.
Livivua says
Yes I do, we both love rain and mud puddles.
diana anderson says
Is it possible a two year old never gets messy?!?! I LOVE this mud painting idea by the way. love.
Susannah says
I definitely let my son get messy!
Sumner says
Yes! Messy kids over here! I love the mud painting idea! Thanks
Emily N. says
tweet https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/742357861775384576
Emily N. says
I suppose it’s okay to let kids get messy as long as there is a good way to clean it up.
Deirdre says
I do let my kids get messy, but my son doesn’t like to have his hands dirty so I always try to have a solution nearby that will get him tidy fast. Thanks!
deanna says
I tweeted here
https://twitter.com/dlw447/status/742091112995684352
deanna says
Yes, of course the kids can get messy! I think that is what they are supposed to do!
Cheryl B says
Messy activities always seem to make a child more creative. Yes, we encourage messy creations.
shelly peterson says
tweeted https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/741765336127537153 ( I tweeted and commented back on May21st but I don’t see my tweet)
cshell090869 at aol dot com
lisa kay says
The messier My Grand Kids get means they had Ton of fun! =D
Joy F says
Yes, my nieces and nephews get messy all the time.
Barbara M says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/741465192127729664
Barbara M says
Yes I often let the kids get messy.
They have the most fun then!
thank you
amber whitehead says
Yes, I don’t mind a mess as long as they are having fun .
doug gerard says
How do you keep kids from getting messy?! To them it’s just a part of having a good time at play. So yes, I let them get messy!
Holly Benjamin says
Getty messy is sorting out life! Of course I let my kid get messy. When we jump in puddles, let the rain pour on us, dig in the dirt, jump in leaves, stomp in the mud (or roll), we are sensing all of this. It may feel good or yucky but it allows one to form an opinion through personal experience. Getting messy is enjoying life! Have at it.
Kobi Hensley says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/kohndr/status/741086853315604480
Debbie F says
Yes I do!
Especially in the kitchen.
Who needs to be pristine when you’re making cookies??
flour and egss and sugar all over the place but it’s fun!
thanks!
DailyWoman (Lacey) says
https://twitter.com/ASDsupportNC/status/740390386271723520
DailyWoman (Lacey) says
My kids love to get messy. In certain situations I think it is great to let the get messy and have a good time.
Kimberly M. says
Tweet https://twitter.com/aqualina56/status/740325241180684288
Kimberly M. says
My grandson lives with me and yes I let him get messy. I watch my other 3 grandsons 2 days a week and we have craft day where sometimes they do get messy. Other times we play games outside and they definitely get messy especially when they play baseball, football, or play in the rain.
Grace Bertou says
I work with disabled art students and of course we get messy! That’s the fun of arts and crafts :)
Heres my tweet:
https://twitter.com/graceskybluee/status/740202806653620225
Talliana says
https://twitter.com/talliana1/status/740183923561500673
Talliana says
My daughter gets messy with her paints, she loves to draw. My son gets messy fixing his bikes.
jessica souder says
Looks like tons of fun!
Susannah says
I let my son get messy all the time! It’s more fun that way!
Cheryl Chervitz says
https://twitter.com/rozynozy1967/status/739963015861276676
Cheryl Chervitz says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rozynozy1967/status/739963015861276676
Cheryl Chervitz says
When my kids where little, I did let them get dirty. Its all part of the fun, and I enjoyed it too!
Patricia D says
My niece, nephews, and I love to get messy! Especially now that it’s summer! We go out into the woods and come back covered in dirt and mud :) Making memories!
rickel bart says
https://twitter.com/rcatbarr/status/739890492889047041
Beth Hill says
It was hard for me to let my kids get messy, but I did. I have 2 boys, 26 months apart so there was alot of dirt,mud,water,snow, etc.
Tara @ The Shop Gal says
Yes! My kids love to get messy! I try to be relaxed about it and let them have fun.
Melissa says
Yes, we love art and being creative! it’s ok to get messy as long as they clean up correctly.
Dani Harris says
Of course we need to allow activities which can (and usually will) cause a mess. Writing is about the only creative activity that I can think of that doesn’t cause some degree of messiness. I have always believed that creativity should not be constrained by a requirement to be “tidy and clean.” Have the expectation that there will be clean up to do and prepare as best one can for the messy activities with old clothing or aprons; do the activity outdoors or put down paper or plastic to protect tables, chairs or floors; remove rings and bracelets; pull longer hair back in a ponytail or pin it up out of the way. Once the environment is not an issue, children (or adults) are able to be uninhibited while creating which, in my opinion, is a necessity. Life without the freedom to create is not a full life. (Getting off my soapbox now.) {smile}
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
Sarah R says
I don’t have kids, but I do have a young niece and nephew (5 and 2). And if they are staying with aunt Sarah, we are definitely making a mess! I love water based soap paint the most! On paper, it stays. When it’s not, it’s just fun to play with and washes out of EVERYTHING! My niece is a huge gardening fan, and recently went outside for the specific purpose of jumping in puddles made by all the Texas rain lately! Totally worth it! And Jase….well he’s a boy. And they love dirt. And since his mom lives out in the country, there is plenty of it! I find that everything can be cleaned and the mess (or shirt ruined) is totally worth the memories!!!!
Tracy Robertson says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/739666149802180609
Tracy Robertson says
I don’t have children, but I do love my Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and how they make light cleaning a breeze. I just bought some yesterday!
Nichole McK says
https://twitter.com/NicholeMcKune/status/739651238028050432
whitney lindeman says
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/WhitSweeps/status/739605089057280000
whitney lindeman says
We don’t have kiddos, but we do have an American Eskimo dog, and she’s alwayyys getting into something!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
Yes, I let them get messy when they play. I was a little stricter about it when my older kids were toddlers but now having a four year old again, I’m more relaxed and let him enjoy himself.
emily l says
I would totally let my son get dirty, but he seems to have a pretty strong aversion to it. I have another one on the way, so we’ll see if he’s a fan of dirt or not.
Carrie Miyoko says
https://twitter.com/cmjhawaii/status/739343939698712576
Carrie Miyoko says
My kids love to get dirty. It adds to the fun of everything.
stacy says
Yes! Kids are made to get messy!
stacy says
https://twitter.com/searching4/status/739342303345549313
Nathan Kirsch says
I let my kids get messy but actually they tend to remain clean most of the time.
heidi burns says
Twitter entry https://twitter.com/zanderbear/status/739291652892692482
Heidi B says
Heck yes! I love finger painting and sidewalk pains, especially in the summer with the sprinkler right afterwards.
Thuy Vu says
https://twitter.com/spillerkustoms/status/739281919083438080
Thuy Vu says
It is summertime and my boys get dirty from playing outside
Lisa Delange says
Entry #2
Thanks again !
Lisa Delange says
Nice blog! But yes I do let my child get messy, she’s a kid and I let her enjoy being as such! Of course it’s up to mommy to clean up the mess everywhere it’s left (on her and other things), but at the end of the day, we both had some time together and she enjoyed herself. I really enjoyed the mud painting blog, never heard of that. That’s very interesting and she would probably love it since she loves to paint! (Entry#1) For entry2, I will post my twitter Url on this blog through a separate comment. Thank you for this opportunity and your generosity!
Lisa Delange says
Entry2
clynsg says
Kids are meant to get messy when they play. It lets them be free to have fun without having to worry about getting into trouble about a little dirt.
laura deck says
https://twitter.com/mommaof4girlies/status/739171139428229121
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/739119573979549697
amy pugmire says
I want them to enjoy being kids because we did! So yes! I let them get messy as much as I don’t want to clean it up :)
Jennifer D says
I do let my kids get messy! Jumping in mud puddles, finger painting, and playing in sand. Plus more!
Jennifer D says
https://twitter.com/star2moons/status/739086605323894784
Tee A says
https://twitter.com/Teeanderson01/status/738952850064150528
Jen Haile says
https://twitter.com/XArea51/status/738921578017095680
Jen Haile says
Yes, i’ve got messy boys and I just go with the flow!
allyson tice says
i let my kids get messy outside all the time!! mud pies in the sand are a favorite!!
janet aycock says
my kids all ways like to be out side and my grand kids did also
Deb P says
You can’t stop a child from getting messy.
Steven Epstein says
tweeted https://twitter.com/fabric2000/status/738887670374531072
Steven Epstein says
I always let them get messy. Thats the fun of being a kid!!
PATRICIA ROGGEMAN says
My kids are much to old now to play in the mud, but when they were little we even had a sand box for them and ordered sand to put in an area in the yard for them to play in.
Cynthia P says
Yes, I let my kids get messy, and older ones too. I think that’s an important aspect of growing up, and for gardeners like us, how could one help but get messy sometimes?
Cynthia P says
I tweeted about this giveaway and your activities with kids here: https://twitter.com/taughtbyjah/status/738858376961097728
Polly Hall says
I always let my son get messy, it helped with his creativity.
Tee A says
Yes I allow them to paint, get sand between their toes, roll in leaves and play with dirt. They kids have so much fun.
Tara O. says
Yes, I let my daughter get messy and she loves it!
sharon says
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/738787832630677504
Sharon says
Yes, messy kids are ok in my world.
Teresa Melton says
I always encouraged our six to get outside and play healthy in the dirt. I didn’t even allow a video game system although they all have them now of course.
Karli Nagy says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/1238karli/status/738783342074683392
Karli Nagy says
I dont have kids yet but I let my niece & nephew get messy
NM says
It’s okay to get dirty every once in a while, you’re only a kid once! Just clean em up after words
https://twitter.com/acerunner3/status/738782435803025408
Kevin B. says
There is a designated area that I let my kids play indoors after the outdoor activies end: it is in the basement. They can hose off, change, and not leave a mess in the living area or their bedrooms.
brittany doerfler says
tweeted : https://twitter.com/brittbrat0789/status/738780606960652288
brittany doerfler says
Yes I let my kids get messy, we live on a farm and a little dirt never hurt anyone
Mia says
I support kids being a little messy once in awhile.
YVONNE WOODSTOCK/ @Earthangel2b says
I tweeted according the specific instructions with both hashtags, as @EARTHANGEL2B at
https://twitter.com/EarthAngel2b/status/738579186458071045
YVONNE WOODSTOCK says
Yes! We absolutely allowed & even encouraged our 5 kids (2 boys, 3 girls) to get messy! To me, it doesn’t feel like you got to be a REAL kid until you’ve had fun getting messy. I wish I could share some photos, some are pretty funny just how messy they have gotten!
For one of our son’s birthday parties we had a SUPER SLOPPY, SLIMY birthday party theme & every single activity was extremely over the top messy, we had to hose kids down before they came back in the house they were so messy. HAHA.
The memories created in such times are priceless and so worth any messes.
Shelle says
https://twitter.com/shelle0991/status/738564828323708929
Shelle says
My daughter is constantly outside getting messy. Making mud pies is a favorite activity of hers, they I have to pretend to eat her creations. [=
Jenny S says
If it’s an outdoor activity and does NOT include electronics, I’m okay with messes!
Silvia Fugate says
I think kids needs to learn to explore the world and have fun so I am all for the kids getting messy!
REBEKAH MCKENZIE says
You are braver than I!! Looks like fun though and I’m feeling inspired ;)
AEKZ2 says
Yes, I let my kids get messy
Emily Endrizzi says
Tweeted:
Emily Endrizzi says
Yes, I do let my kids get messy.
Will G says
https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/738176930315264000
Will G says
I let our kid get messy … it’s part of growing up.
Rachel says
https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/738175031847489536
Rachel says
I allow my kids to get dirty. It’s just a normal part of growing up.
Lauren says
I let my kids get messy! You have to have fun sometimes! ;)
mary j says
https://twitter.com/maryjaco1/status/738139352107081729
Mary Jacobowitz says
Yes I allow them to get messy.
ANGEL JACKLYN says
Of course! Kids cant be kids UNLESS they get messy lol
ANGEL JACKLYN says
Tweet entry #2 https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/737938113822109696
Zenaida says
Today, I went to the beach front with my children. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!
Judith V says
https://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/737833162449911809
Judith V says
Kids are grown but grands love to come here and cook, fingerpaint and generally get themselves and my house messy
Nicole H. says
Yes – but we try not to get it on the couch!
carol clark says
https://twitter.com/cc_girlintexas2/status/737698660327280640
carol clark says
yes mam i do let my kids get messy but not in town with other kids like at play grounds i think its grosser than at my house i dont know to many germs but ya hell go play in the dirt here i dont mind it i did when i was a kid
amy rouse says
https://twitter.com/dropastitch/status/736999994184474624
amy rouse says
Do you let your kids get messy?
My kids are grown, but I definetly let the grands get as messy as they want. Anything to keep them away from electronics
Jessica says
Yes I let my baby get messy.
Nathan Kirsch says
Fortunately I do not have kids so I don’t have to deal with any messes
Keren says
We just moved into my husband’s childhood home where there is plenty of room and desert and dirt to be creative with. Yet, one of the things I’m looking forward to this summer is recreating one of his memories for our three boys: digging a pit big enough to sit in and filling it with water! He remembers sitting in the mud pit for hours with his cousins, and when they were done, trying to sneak into the shower before mom ambushed them with the (cold) water hose.
Sunnie says
My older kids get real dirty working out in our pastures.
Guido Sanchez says
Of course I let kids get dirty! Adults should, too. It’s all about play, and play is a necessary part of our development as social creatures and as human beings. We need to play, learn, and explore. Dirt is also, biologically and medically, good for us. It helps us build our immune system as we become exposed more and more.
Paol Trenny says
https://twitter.com/emscout9/status/735675721029324802
Paol Trenny says
All the time because I think it is crucial to allow your kids to experience life using all their sensory organs.
Kristi Price says
tweet – https://twitter.com/jessilynne/status/735621140786348033
Kristi Price says
Yes, that’s part of being a kid, playing, making messes, getting dirty, taking a bath..lol Thank you!
Linda says
Thank you for the mud activity, my classroom of children will enjoy this activity outside.
Sincerely,
Linda
Rebecca says
I like to let my kids be kids which means they will get dirty sometimes! That’s part of the fun of being a kid!
gina blades says
https://twitter.com/obeezer/status/735480395035201536
gina blades says
I’m kind of a neat freak, so I don’t like messes inside the house. However, I let my kids get messy outside in the Summer.
Lisa says
I think it’s fine to allow a mess here and there, it’s usually all in good fun.
Nancy says
Yes, we do let the children do activities where they get messy.
Sarah Lynch says
Kids have to be allowed to get dirty, its part of being a kid.
Dayne Edmondson says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/dayne87/status/735151702794330112
The Char says
https://twitter.com/RichardCharChar/status/734969445366431744
The Char says
My mother hated when my siblings and I would get messy.
Lyka W says
Yea, it’s part of being a kid and as long he doesn’t do real damage, he can have it ☺
Dominique Cloutier says
https://twitter.com/myWAHW/status/734905443345006592
Dominique Cloutier says
I think being allowed to make a mess is a part of being a child!! That’s what baths are for!
My tweet is under @mywahw thanks!
Christine Burd says
I always let my children paint with food coloring and water on the sidewalks or snow. We also had many and water balloon fight . lots of messy activities
Trisha says
My kids are forever getting messy. A bath easily takes care of them.
mita says
Tweet- https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/734818036994150402
mita says
All the time! We don’t mind if they go outside and get dirty
Yana says
I don’t have my own kids, but I do look after my siblings and other relatives quite often. I’d let them get messy if they promise to clean up after themselves, or else it would usually be me spending hours cleaning some unidentifiable stain they left. Plus, it makes them more aware of the mess they’re making
Tamra H says
tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/734778145568624640
Tamra H says
Depends on the time & place! If it’s the weekend and we’re just hanging out outside then yes! If we’re visiting friends or family then no.
Aubrey says
I fully encourage my kid to stomp in every puddle and play in the dirt around the house! Croc rain boots have been the best. My girl feeds meal worms to the birds and keeps an eye on the frogs out front every day.
Natalie says
Almost always let her get messy unless we’re about to go somewhere
Adrienne C. says
I’ve gone from mess-aversion in my pre-kid days to fully embracing messes when they help my kids explore the world around them and use their senses!
Nina says
No. I try not to get my kids messy. Too stressful for me.
Laura Royal says
Yes, I let my kids get messy and it’s always worth it!
Christine McCabe says
I love it when my kids get dirty. It’s how I know they are having fun! The dirty and all the giggling. Nothing better on a summer afternoon. I can’t wait to paint with mud!!
Mrs J says
My kids love getting messy while playing and making art.
Deb K says
Tweet!~
https://twitter.com/Deb55106/status/734601052025131008
Deb K says
Getting dirty is just so much fun!
Ashley says
I am happy to let my kids get messy. I don’t make a big deal about it when they are dirty because they are having fun. Yet for some reason my four year old son has his own aversion to “messy foods” and activities. I try to have him embrace the mess as much as possible as we can always get cleaned up :)
Kim says
We have fun getting dirty and make cleaning up part of the fun.
Kimberly says
I let them get messy. But sometimes I have to convince them to get messy, that it will be fun. By the end, they are usually glad they did!
Silvia says
I let my boys get more messy than I did my two girls . I always liked them looking neat but they were also my first two kids so by kid three I knew messes just came with the territory! Now we all like to get messy whether it’s at playtime or during mealtime/cooking (spaghetti sauces messes!) fun tip: Clorox wipes are a lifesaver for red sauces on high chairs!
Thanks for another great article, I will try the swing mud painting for a play date this week!
Stephanie Carlson says
I let them get messy if it’s something I set up. “Painting” the bathroom counter with my expensive facial moisturizer…no thanks!
Audrey Urban says
It’s not often that our kids aren’t messy. Gardening in the backyard, playground outings basically no matter the weather, paint, glue, marker… Messes don’t end. Today their faces are showing remnants of face paint from the Fine Arts Fiesta. I think it just needs to wear the rest of the way off.
Jessica Carter says
I occasionally let my kids get messy, but not as often as I should.
Jeffrey says
I posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/734533992540704769.
Jeffrey says
I’ve always allowed my kids to get messy, sometimes I even joined them in the action. I figured there’s always a hose if we needed a good cleaning!
Mehreen says
I do let them get messy but only outside.
Ps I am a big fan of Clorox, have been using it for I don’t know how long
OFG says
Both of my boys love a good mess. Especially my second child. My husband says he always looks a mess!
shelly peterson says
I do let them get messy, it’s part of being a kid. But I may not always like it lol.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Anastasia Falling says
Tweeted :) – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/734185848300666880
Anastasia Falling says
Absolutely! We can always wash it off later! :) Besides, look at all the fun that would have been missed! :)
ann says
https://twitter.com/whittikere/status/734165883992584192
ann says
I definitely let my kids have their fun! :)
Cindy Brooks says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/734153455657353217
Cindy Brooks says
Isn’t getting messy part of growing and learning and being active? You bet I let them get dirty!
Rebecca Esther says
You have to let kids get messy so they can have carefree fun!
Debra Pauley says
Kids getting messy is all part of the fun! I don’t mine the clean up as long as they are enjoying their self.
Tracy Heyer says
Kids getting messy is all part of the fun! I don’t mine the clean up as long as they are enjoying their self.
Dana Rodriguez says
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/734075240779776000
Jenilee Dunson says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/Xenokitten/status/734058973209493504
Jenilee Dunson says
Being messy is what being a kid is all about lol. And cleaning up after them is just part of being a mom.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/734050603354054658
Elle says
Whether I wanted them to or not, they’d get messy but yes, I do let them.
Dana Rodriguez says
It is part of being a kid! I loved nothing better than playing outdoors, climbing trees or stomping in mud puddles when I was a kid!
Cheryl B says
Oh yes, I encourage messy, creative child. I think it is a fun way to explore and learn.
margaret porter says
https://twitter.com/Maggiep48/status/733816842431516672
margaret porter says
My kids love to play in dirt and mud and I see nothing wrong with it. I encourage it
wen budro says
https://twitter.com/wendybudrow/status/733802861440573440
wen budro says
I enjoy letting the kids be kids and getting dirty and messy is part of that. I just make sure I have cleaning products handy.
amy stonger says
Yes, my kids definitely get messy. I have no problems with it.
Diane says
My step daughter is 14 and has always hated anything messy.
Ashley C says
I let my kids get messy occasionally, I feel like all I do is clean messes up!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/733658387783811073
amy pugmire says
yes! I want to them to be kids and have fun and learn and love life!
AlexisB says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/AlexisB2007/status/733637713883070464
AlexisB says
I do let them get messy! We have never tried out mud painting though! Interesting!
Jen Haile says
https://twitter.com/XArea51/status/733546401884295168
Jen Haile says
Yes, I let my kids get as messy as they want to be!
Deb P says
https://twitter.com/RenaldDeb/status/733520668159938560
Deb P says
Yes ,everyone loves to get messy.
Raki says
Yes, I let my kids have fun even if they get messy!
Pamela Gurganus says
I tweeted about this promotion! https://twitter.com/PJGurganus/status/733495019336826880
Pamela Gurganus says
Absolutely I let the kids get messy! My parents let me when I was a kid and those are some of my best memories of my childhood!
Kim Henrichs says
Yes because messy is FUN!! Clean is awesome too, but life is always better when you dig your hands in.
Gloria Walshver says
My kids are adults now,but when they were younger I let them get messy they just washed themselves what was the big deal.
Sandy H says
The most fun activities seem to be the messiest!
Klydra Pugh says
Yes I let my kids get messy. Never wanting to discourage their creativity.
Thanks for the chance.
Erin Will says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/elw484/status/733447922033922048
Erin Will says
Yes! I let them paint all the time or if it’s raining/ just rained they love to go outside and jump in muddy puddles. Doesn’t bother me, I just strip them down in the laundry room and hop them in the bath! I think it’s just part of being a kid!
Michele Baron says
Of course we got dirty….from fingerpaint and clay and baking…it was part of my daughter’s childhood and I cherish the memories of paint on her adorable nose
Michele Baron says
My tweet – https://twitter.com/angel320/status/733441735452459012
Barrie says
I’ve always let my kiddo get dirty…it’s part of being a kid..a great way to have fun and learn! Heck, sometimes the hubster and I would join in! Just pure fun!
Rachel Beltz says
My tweet- https://twitter.com/littodinoz/status/733427958891745281
Rachel Beltz says
Of course!! Getting messy is a part of life! You need to get down and dirty sometimes!
Amanda S. says
I have always encouraged my children to get messy, though my oldest daughter (4) has always disliked having her hands dirty. My youngest is another story…she goes straight for the mud! Lol.
Linda Szymoniak says
While I have never worried about my three daughters getting messy, they typically don’t. Of course, I have three dogs that more than make up with their tracking mud and other things into the house. LOL!
robyn donnelly says
My girls are grown now and clean up after themselves but they used to have to be cleaned up after all the time.
rachel says
If it’s bath night, I’m more inclined ;)
Laura G says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/happishopr/status/733389096156962817
Laura G says
We live to get messy! Whether it’s out in the yard, in the kitchen or at the beach. It’s all about learning, having fun and knowing that messes can be cleaned up.
ashley wood says
My boys are encouraged to get messy. We have play zones. I want them to understand that it’s ok to get dirty sometimes but there is a time and a place for everything and in the end we have bath time which they love too.
brian daniel says
not to often i dont like dirty stuff
deanna hanson says
sometimes depends on my mood
crystle tellerday says
if i had kids id let them get messy
Jennifer Reed says
Yes, I allow my kids to get messy but honestly it is a pain to clean them and their stuff up.
Daniel M says
why fight it, gonna happen anyways
Ty says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/poisonsix9/status/733349858157944832
Ty says
My kids love to get messy with paint. I set up easels in the yard and let them have fun.
C Brown says
Yes, I let my children play outdoors, get messy, and even jump in mud puddles.
bernardina sims says
The messier the better!
S Riches says
I always let the kids get messy. Even the grownup ones!
Nikki b says
Yes I do let my little boy get messy! There is nothing wrong with having fun and getting a little dirty because at the end of the day a nice fun bubble bath with bath toys n bath paint/markers is what’s to follow! It’s a win win both ways!
Rachael Ashcraft says
https://twitter.com/rach60504/status/733313311215751168
Rachael Ashcraft says
Yes, i even encourage it some days! Great way to have fun and build up their immune system. =)
Sharon says
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/733310286174650368
Sharon says
Yes, messy is a good way to explore creatvity!
Christy Maurer says
My tweet https://twitter.com/Christy41970/status/733303556149776385
Christy Maurer says
My son is 18 and he STILL gets messy! He loves fishing and comes home covered in mud most times. Being messy is definitely best for kids.
Laura says
Shared via twitter – https://twitter.com/lauralynnrose/status/733297845923631107
Laura says
Playing outside and getting messy is a part of growing up! It’s good for kids and builds up their immune system!
Becca Z says
we let the kids get messy on occasion and under controlled circumstances….old clothing, outdoors, etc
Michael Beeton says
My son is 10. He is naturally messy. He still plays in the dirt. Not sure if he still eats dirt.
Cindy Merrill says
Well, yes of course! It’s healthy and natural to allow kids to be messy, it’s how they learn motor skills as well as creative thinking! And of course, the messes get cleaned up later.
Lee Broom says
Yes, I let my kids get messy, but only in certain places, like outside and in the rooms that don’t have carpet, that way it’s easier cleanup. Though I do have to say, my youngest has had more leniency with messy play than the now grown older two.
Kari says
My kids are older now (15, 17, 19, 23) so they don’t really make too many messes anymore. When they were little, I had a hard time letting them get messy but sometimes you just gotta let kids be kids.
beth hoppe says
Yes I do let my kids go out and get messy!
Christina says
Allowing your kids to get dirty once in awhile is part of being a kid.
Jaclyn Mercer says
Thanks for the post. My son is constantly coming home filthy and I think it’s great!
lissa crane says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/LissaCrane2/status/733238423977349120
lissa crane says
I do let my kiddo’s get messy! Especially playing outside, they usually do whether I want them to or not, so I always think, they’re getting a bath at the end of the day anyway, they might as well have fun and create some good memories with each other!
Kara Marks says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/karaleigh2/status/733165460082958336
Kara Marks says
My boys are grown, and I rarely let them get super-dirty. Now I babysit my grandson 4 days/wk. and I rarely let him get very dirty, but this painting w/ mud looks so fun, I would love to try it w/ him!
Saegan Anderson says
https://twitter.com/SaeganAnderson/status/733154908153774080
Saegan Anderson says
i don’t have any kids, but if i did i would let them get messy for sure! that’s the fun of being a kid
sarah k says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/sarabird26/status/733131875045277696
sarah k says
I think it’s important to let kids get messy to a certain degree at times.
Melissa Curran says
Here is my tweet!
https://twitter.com/frugalsinglemom/status/733125424171999233
Melissa Curran says
all the time! I don’t mind if they go outside and get dirty – everything washes!
Connie Blasing says
https://twitter.com/CBlasing/status/733119842232860672
Connie Blasing says
When I used to babysit, you bet I let the kids get messy. They’re kids! Why not!
Ephraim says
Getting messy is absolutely important! I think being outside as a young kid makes a more adventurous adult
Ephraim says
https://twitter.com/bagelburrito/status/733104969897807872
Jappy says
I don’t have kids currently but I feel like it’d be nearly impossible to keep a kid clean at all times. Would I let my kid fester in my house covered in dirt? Obviously not, make them take a shower. Though I don’t think they need to be overly clean either.
Also I’d like a chance at the sweepstakes!
Annmarie W. says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/amweeks/status/732972296240005120
Annmarie W. says
My kids are teens now – and the messes still continue, but a bit more controlled. When they were younger, I always let them get messy. They’re only young once and you can always clean up after!
Danielle McCoy says
Absolutely! Getting messy is awesome for learning!
Maureen says
There is only a short time to be a child and to not have any cares or worries so as long as it is not bad why not get a bit messy.
Heather E says
tweet ~ https://twitter.com/me_a_momma/status/732930876707901440
Heather E says
I always let my kids get dirty, and do the same with my students. Skin washes, and it’s such a valuable learning experience. :-)
Elizabeth says
I definitely let them get messy. That’s part of being a kid!
Ally says
No kids here but when we take the dog, we don’t care if she tromps through mud. She’s washable, we’re washable, our clothes are washable. I plan on the same policy with the kids in my life!
BusyWorkingMama says
Yes! I love it when my daughter gets messy. She is also a big helper in cleaning up. I never want her to feel badly about making a mess when having constructive fun.
Lee says
I let the kids get messy. One likes it; the other doesn’t.
Dana says
Honestly, probably not as much as I should!
Jodi T says
My kids love to get messy! We had a whipped cream fight last year that was so fun :)
Ashley C says
My kids are messy whether I let them or not :) I try to let them make some messes but other times I draw the line.
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Betsy says
tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/731927281157963777
Betsy says
my kids are always outside getting messy.
Debra Pauley says
I let my kids get dirty to a point.
Marissa says
I’m a daycare teacher and I love your activities. When you have a ton of 3 year olds in one room, it’s obviously going to get messy. As long as they’re having fun and learning something :)
Elicia P says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/lesh4537/status/731657804449189888
Elicia P says
Of course I allow my son to get messy. In fact he likes to dig on the side of the house where all the dirt is (because plants do not grow there, lack of sun). He is constantly muddy or full of dirt!
Pam Halligan says
I let my kids get dirty to a point.
Jennifer W says
https://twitter.com/VicVac7/status/731562731418062852
Stefanie Gladden says
tweeted https://twitter.com/stephcouponsxx/status/731546399255494656
Stefanie Gladden says
yes I do let my kids get messy! As long as they clean up after themselves when they are done I’m ok with it.
MaryAnn says
Shared on twitter
https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/731510184476975104
MaryAnn says
Yes I do I think it’s a part of growing up. My parent’s always let us get messy.
Arielle says
Absolutely! It’s natural for kids and let’s them explore and have fun!
jenn giannetto says
I let my kids get messy sometimes.
genie says
sure they get messy but if they’re having fun, it’s usually worth it.
latoya says
https://twitter.com/sweeper785/status/731329702468542464
latoya says
I let the kids make a mess, plus we all participate in the cleanup too.
Lisa. says
I let me daughter get messy as long as she’s not in her nice outfits. She doesn’t know the difference and at times will get herself pretty messy in a good one but we all survive.
Robin says
Of course – that’s what baths are for!
Jamie says
I absolutely let my 4 r old N. get messy. And for clean up she has learned her role in cleaning, like gathering all the supplies in a bucket for us to wash together in the bathroom. This is an opportunity for us learn about being water wise and not be wasteful of water. And for clean up we lean toward zero-waste AND less “chemicals”. Baking soda, vinegar, Ecos dish soap, and food grade hydrogen peroidixe does the trick for us and we do not have disposable paper towels or napkins at home, all washable clothes. We are prepared for the mess and have a plan in place to clean it up together. As a bonus project: we make these “safe” cleaners at home together. So much to learn about…
Deborah Bown says
The messier the better! Messy activities provide sensory and texture experiences for my little one. I can’t wait to try mud painting. I know she will love it.
Erika says
I’m a neat freak, so it’s hard for me!
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Michelle says
So cool. Brings back favourite memories, outside showers and loads of fun. Makes me wish I am a child again Definitely going to try this. Thank you
Brianna Medema says
My son does this unprompted… but it often goes in his mouth too!
Brooke Halperin says
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Brooke Halperin says
Childhood IS about getting messy. We lose that as we become adults. So every chance my kids get to play in paint, mud, grass and all the beauty the world has to offer I let them. It only takes a bath!
Jessie C. says
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Jessie C. says
I don’t mind my kids get messy as long as they are involved in cleaning up.
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Amy Tong says
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Amy Tong says
Yes, I let them get messy once in a while. But usually keep that outdoor! ;)
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CR Williams says
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CR Williams says
I let my daughter get messy but not too busy. For example when it comes to baking. I let her go free.
Lisa Brown says
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Lisa Brown says
yes, I let my kids get messy: they like to get messy and I don’t mind the mess since it helps them stay happy and have fun.
Madeline says
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Madeline says
Yes, I let our child get messy! If clothing gets ruined I’m not likely to remember this down the road, but I’d regret not letting our child play and learn.
Margaret Smith says
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Thanks again.
Margaret Smith says
I have two boys that love to get messy. They love playing outdoors and often come in dragging in part of backyard on their clothes and shoes. It’s part of them having fun and i’m ok with it.
Natalie says
It is so important for kids to play and have fun, so I let them get as messy as they want. But I am sure to teach them how to clean up afterwards!
Natalie says
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Steve Weber says
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Steve Weber says
absolutely!
life is short.. let them have fun while they are young
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heather says
I let the kids get messy it’s part of growing up. One of my cleaning hacks is to use Clorox disinfecting wipes in the kitchen and bathroom, I even keep them in the car.
Lourie says
I do let them get messy!!! That’s the whole point of being a kid right? :)…they have actually painted with mud before and they loved it!! :)
Candy McKay says
Of course … the bigger the mess, the bigger the fun! The paint, slime, mud (whatever) washes away but the memories and the photos last forever. As far as the stubborn stains on the clothing … they were going to outgrow those soon anyways!
Ruia says
Painting is soo messy and my girls love it, once they took off their top as it got paint it (its dirty Si I have to take it off) so I got a paint brush and painted her belly she screamed with delight and then it was game on! A nice soak in a bubble bath completed our day!
Kelly D says
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Kelly D says
I let my kids get a little messy as long as they wash their hands really well afterwards.
Elena says
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Elena says
I don’t like when my kids to get messy
Julie Wood says
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Julie Wood says
I let my kids get messy because it is fun to let them be kids and explore the world!
Mami2jcn says
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Mami2jcn says
I don’t really let them get very messy. I’m kind of a germaphobe.