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Imagine · Wild and Tumble activity
Muddy animal wash
Oh no, the animals are muddy! Splash plastic toys in mud, then give them a bubbly bath.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 4 min to set up · 13 min to play · 3 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- Plastic toy animals
- A tray of runny mud
- A bowl of warm, soapy water
- Old toothbrushes or sponges, and a towel
Let's begin
Five simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
Let the animals splash and roll in the mud.
Uh-oh! They need a bath.
- Little one leads
Your child scrubs them clean in the soapy water.
Dry them off with the towel.
Line them up. All clean and ready for bed!
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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