Real talk, I know a lot of us hate messy craft projects. Paint EVERYWHERE. Finding glitter days later, on the dog, the baby, in your bed. It looks like a Kesha concert took place in your house 👩‍🎤 But did you know messy play is so, so good for your toddler’s brain development? 🧠 Getting messy strengthens the areas needed for many things, including: ✨ Developing a sense of self Messy play allows your toddler to feel, explore, & learn what they find enjoyable. ✨Problem solving skills Toddler: “

Real talk, I know a lot of us hate messy craft projects. Paint EVERYWHERE. Finding glitter days later, on the dog, the baby, in your bed. It looks like a Kesha concert took place in your house 👩‍🎤 But did you know messy play is so, so good for your toddler’s brain development? 🧠 Getting messy strengthens the areas needed for many things, including: ✨ Developing a sense of self Messy play allows your toddler to feel, explore, & learn what they find enjoyable. ✨Problem solving skills Toddler: “

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Benefits of Painting & Messy play for Toddler Development 🎨 Painting and messy play, in particular, has a ton of benefits for toddlers. Not only is it a great way for them to learn about colors, mixing colors, and using their senses, but it’s also a great way for them to develop important skills like hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Additionally, messy play can be therapeutic and relaxing for both children and adults alike. And last but not least, it’s just plain old fun!#toddlerdev

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