20 Epic Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Early Years Mud Kitchen Create a dedicated mud kitchen area with old pots, pans, and utensils. Encourage children to mix mud, water, and natural materials to “cook” various dishes. Link: The Imagination Tree – Mud Kitchens Nature Paint Brushes Use sticks, leaves, and flowers as paintbrushes. Dip them … Continue reading 20 Epic Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Early Years