Father's Day Messy Play Ideas

Activity Idea!,Advice
30/05/2024

Looking for some Father’s Day Messy Play inspiration? Then look no further as we show you 4 very simple messy play ideas to enjoy with Dad!

A child and their father give each other a high 5 at a messy play class — Daddy loves messy play too!

Washing the car!

Simply take a bucket or washing up bowl and fill that up with some soapy water and a few toy cars and VOILA! You have a Father’s Day Messy Play carwash! Water play is perfect for those who still are a little unsure on messier activities and can be great introduction to messy play as a concept.

Ooblek!

Practice your mark making with a messy play tuff tray of ooblek! Simple to create from ingredients you’ll have at home, ooblek is perfect for making marks with fingers, toes and tools. Check out our recipe HERE!

Take a break and enjoy a messy play class!

At Little Learners, we believe that messy play is for everyone so why not treat Dad, Grandad or Uncle to a very messy, very special Father’s Day Messy Play Class! We have sessions running up and down the country so there is sure to be a special event near you. Check out some of our favourites…

‘Daddy Learn with Me‘ by Little Learners Wakefield! Joanna runs regular Daddy classes and they are always a big hit, giving Dads a chance to get stuck in to some messy play and spend some quality time with their little ones!

‘Father’s Day Special’ at Little Learners Playspace Ashington! Let’s celebrate all those messy play loving Dads! Playspace is hosting the messiest and funnest event in Ashington and you’re all invited. Make sure to book in advance as places are filling up quickly!

Daddy watches on as their child plays in a tuff tray at a Little Learner's Messy Play Class — Father’s Day messy Play in action!

Messy Play Affirmations with Daddy!

This simple messy play activity is great for using up the last of your messy play materials, or simply cook up some pasta/rice/whatever is left in the cupboard! Print off our affirmations for free HERE and then simply hide them in your tuff tray – whenever your little one finds one, have Daddy read it out with them. Affirmations help build confidence and self esteem so are a great way to add a little something extra to your Father’s Day Messy Play activities!

Do you have a favourite messy play activity to share? Let us know in the comments!