You already know the benefits of free, sensory play so I won't bore you. You already know strategies like placing towels under water or mats under paint, so I won't bore you.
Well? Isn't it?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Why I Let My Kids Make Big Giant Messes
One word: Sanity.
Okay, now you are thinking, but isn't sanity more at risk when the home is messy?
Well, maybe. If the home stays messy.
You already know the benefits of free, sensory play so I won't bore you. You already know strategies like placing towels under water or mats under paint, so I won't bore you.
But I will ask: Isn't 20 minutes (give or take) of a child occupied with an activity that doesn't involve whining, sibling conflict, and otherwise extremely annoying behaviors worth a trip around the living room with a vacuum?
Well? Isn't it?
You already know the benefits of free, sensory play so I won't bore you. You already know strategies like placing towels under water or mats under paint, so I won't bore you.
Well? Isn't it?
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Absolutely!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
ReplyDeleteA big "yes!" to that question! We love messy stuff around here. :)
ReplyDeleteI am sure I would miss a spot and then it would be discovered by my husband and bye-bye, sanity.
ReplyDeleteI so agree. I have 4 and am big on big messes (for a certain amount of time). Shaving cream/water play/paint Mommy with water colors/really letting kids cook. All good. Hope you'll visit my blog...
ReplyDeleteThe mess is definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteJamie @ hands on : as we grow
sure is! Even better when they take a turn with the vacuum. =)
ReplyDeleteA huge YES! and how boring would our days be without the mess. Besides, how hard is it to stick your little one under a hose or pull out the broom.
ReplyDeleteThe best parts of our day is when little man gets messy.
You crack me up. :)
ReplyDeleteCome on...tell us about putting down a towel to keep the area tidy.
Yes, it is worth it! I just cannot seem to muster up the creativity for anything messy these days!
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