Handout

Real Life Messy Play: A Parent’s Guide

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Executive FunctionSensory
This resource helps parents understand the importance of messy play in childhood development, highlighting how sensory-rich, hands-on activities promote motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation. It also provides a practical list of easy and accessible messy play ideas that parents can implement at home, using everyday items. Therapists can share this resource with parents to encourage playful, meaningful developmental experiences that can be incorporated into daily routines.
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