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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)
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License: CC0/PUBLIC DOMAIN
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Description: hands-on messy play ideas that build fine motor skills and early learning for infants and toddlers. Includes practical setup tips (defined play space, easy cleanup, tools/materials) and activity ideas like playdough, shredding paper, patterns with loose parts, bath play, and ice exploration—great for indoor “winter” sensory centers. #develop #sensory #toddlers #play #safe
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Infant/ToddlerTopic Areas:
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