Free To Be Messy

Free to be Messy

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Sensory play became alive when children were able to indulge in many messy art experiences at the Messy Art program at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) on July 12.

Stations were set-up outside the center where at the first station; children could play in goop, cover themselves in it, smear it on the shower curtain that was available, or do whatever they wanted to with it. At the second station, kids took water balloons and dipped them into the paint and then they smashed the balloons. Community Programmer for PLC, Litania Holyk said since it is really important to have a quiet area when children want some time away from the louder play activities, the third station involved dipping the ball in the paint and rolling it down. This gives children some downtime.

Holyk continued on to say children gain a sensory experience which allows them the freedom to play in an environment which doesn’t have too many rules.

There will be a few more Messy Art programs, phone Parent Link Centre for the dates and times.