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Let’s play in the mud!
Early one morning Red Rabbit makes a trip to the carrot patch to get his favorite food. On his way back home he hears a woman yelling at someone. As he gets closer he can see that the woman is yelling at a child who is playing in the mud. “How many times have I told you not to play in puddles?” says the mother. “I am…
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Mud Play for Kids: Why It’s Worth the Mess
When Red Rabbit gets home he is still very upset about the mother’s attitude about dirt. He decides that he needs to do some googling. Tiffi and her googling are starting to rub off on her friends! He sees an interesting article about the benefits of mud play and decides to read it. After all would mud playing be much…
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Good Dirt: The Benefits of Mud Play and Where to Get Started
‘Kids are right — puddle jumping and mud play are not just fun, they’re also good for you. How mud play boosts health - Playing in mud isn’t just fun, it boosts health. Research shows that it strengthens the body’s immune system. According to the “hygiene hypothesis,” first proposed by epidemiologist David Strachan in…
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Mud, Marvelous Mud!
‘It's actually healthy for kids to get muddy! Scientists have now confirmed something that children have always instinctively known; playing in mud is a joyful experience. Recent research has shown that dirt contains microscopic bacteria called Mycobacterium Vaccae which stimulates the immune system and increases the…
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Benefits of Mud Play
‘Playing in the mud inspires children to feel a connection to nature and develop an appreciation for the environment. Many children today have limited opportunities to play outdoors and it is difficult to care about the environment if you have not had the chance to spend time in nature. By providing time outdoors and the…
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The Magic of Dirt: 10 Benefits of Mud Play
“Hey Tiffi, what are you doing?” says Red Rabbit. “I was really upset with that mother yelling at her kid today. How could she be so mean and not let her son enjoy his play time? I am googling for articles on being clean vs getting dirty. So far all that I have read say that mud playing is beneficial towards a child’s…
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Benefits of mud play continued ….
‘6. Inspires caring for the environment (Social Development) - Connection to Nature: Think how vital it is in today’s world to get children outdoors to reconnect with nature. With nature-deficit disorder on the rise, Mud play creates memories and a relationship with our Earth. Planting a seed, nurturing a plant and…
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Favorite mud activities
Look at this! Red Rabbit finds a picture of a mud kitchen. Now that looks like fun! ‘Build a mud kitchen: A mud kitchen is an outside version of the indoor play kitchen but more fun as you can make sloppy concoctions without worrying about the mess. Mud kitchens do not have to be complicated or expensive. Our first was…
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THE SCIENCE OF MUD PLAY
‘There is a growing body of research into why kids have an inbuilt need to play in mud. There is evidence suggesting that mud play is a basic biological need, and this type of play has many physical, psychological and emotional benefits for children. MUD MAKES YOU HAPPY – New research has shown that exposure to friendly…
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More scientific facts about mud
‘KEY DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES ACHIEVED THROUGH MUD PLAY – As children grow through their formative years, mud play will help them achieve many key developmental milestones, such as fine and gross motor skills, sensory awareness, balance and coordination. Mud play will also create opportunities to practice social skills and…
