Messy Play Sessions for children aged 6 months to 5 years!
Welcome to Curious Caterpillars Messy Play! Join us for a fun-filled event where your little ones can explore, create, and get messy in a safe environment. Our sessions take place at Virginia Presbyterian Church Hall, so come along and let your children's imagination run wild!
From painting and play dough to tuff trays filled with lots of different sensory experiences, there will be plenty of activities to keep your little ones entertained. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for your kids to learn and play in a unique way.
We can't wait to see you there!
​
Our Sessions
Connect | Play | Explore
Many Ways To PLAY
Our sessions offer a variety of engaging activities for children, including messy trays, dry trays, play dough, and painting. For those who prefer a quieter start, our non-messy play tuff tray features building blocks and other fine motor skill activities. Whether diving into imaginative play or taking a gentle approach, there’s something for every child to enjoy and explore!
Different Themes Each Week
Each week, we dive into new and exciting themes like Dinosaurs, On the Farm, Under the Sea, Mini Chefs and many more! Our aim is to create memorable and exciting experiences for your little ones, filled with fun and quality bonding time as you explore together. Be sure to watch for the announcement of dates and themes for each term!
Tailored Developmental Benefits
For Babies (6 months to 1 year): Messy play supports early sensory exploration, which is crucial at this stage. Babies learn to grasp and manipulate objects, helping to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This exposure also begins to lay the groundwork for cognitive and language development.
​
Toddlers (1-3 years): At this age, children are developing their curiosity and independence. Messy play allows them to experiment with cause and effect, explore different materials, and start to use their imagination for creative play.
​
Preschoolers (3-5 years): For older children, messy play can be structured to include more complex tasks that challenge their developing cognitive abilities. It can promote problem-solving skills, cooperative play, and more advanced language usage.
