Wet Weather Day / Puddle and Mud Play
Puddle and Mud Play
With gumboots, raincoats and spare clothes, children head outside to splash in puddles and play in the mud on a wet day.
How to run it
- Ask families ahead of time to send gumboots, raincoats and spare clothes.
- Check the yard for hazards and avoid any lightning or storms.
- Children splash, jump and dig in puddles and mud.
- Set up a drying-off station with towels and a change area.
You will need
- gumboots
- raincoats
- towels
- spare clothes
- buckets and spades
Make it easier or harderYounger children can stay near puddles; older children can build dams and channels.
SafetyAvoid playing during storms or lightning, watch for slippery surfaces, and wash hands well afterwards.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Outdoor play in all weather builds resilience, sensory awareness and connection to nature.
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