This list is perfect to celebrate Mud Day on June 29th. Small world play encourages children to recreate favorite stories.Inside: Ooey-gooey, sticky, and all-around fun children’s books about mud to inspire outdoor play and exploration. Sometimes they add their own props and make up their own stories. I let the children’s imaginations fill in any missing parts.
It’s not necessary to have every character from the book. All it takes is a dump truck from our sandbox, a hot wheels truck from indoors and a few farm animals. The confident big, green toad always gets a laugh.įor the children who are not interested in getting covered in mud, I set up a small world play area outside. Little Blue Truck has an unlikely, but humorous helper. While some children are busying digging in the mud, some children like to go with me and act out Stuck in the Mud in another part of the outdoor learning environment. Why not invite older students to “be the teacher” and read the books aloud to younger students or peers? Stuck in the Mud has a surprise ending. Older students can read the books themselves. The books can be read to younger students. Both books demonstrate helping others in need, and both books are beautifully illustrated.
I love, love, love rhyming picture books. Two children’s picture books to inspire muddy play.īoth books are written in rhyme. Two books I read when the days become wet and the mud beckons the brave are Little Blue Truck, written by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry and Stuck in the Mud, written by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Garry Parsons. If left to their own devices, they will dig deep holes, add water and compete to make the biggest splashes! Jumping in muddy puddles is fun! Just ask Peppa Pig.
They love listening to the plopping, squelching sounds of stomping and jumping in mud. They become fascinated with making “sticky traps”. It is an irresistible sensory experience for some children. Here’s an idea to help you get started today. Put it all together and you get: children reading books outdoors! FABULOUS!ĭon’t wait until March 5th. World Book Day 2020 is celebrated on Thursday, March 5th.
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