TINY hands have been busy making a mess at Capalaba regional park.
But the more paint, goop, sand and water splashed around, the better, according to an early childhood leader.
Playgroup Queensland chief executive Stephen Alderman said hands-on fun helped children to develop their motor skills and early math concepts.
It also enabled infants to connect with others.
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Another five Messy Play May dates had been organised across the state by Playgroup Queensland.
Mr Alderman said this year’s event at Capalaba was double in size compared to last year’s – more than 250 families turned up for fun with shaving foam, slime, coloured spaghetti, a baby animal farm, reading corner and more.
“Children are active learners and learn through play and when you combine their natural curiosity with a parent or carer’s support you are giving a child valuable learning tools for the future,” he said.
A $1000 grant was given to Playgroup Queensland by Redland City Council to host the event.
Mayor Karen Williams said the fun helped develop Redlands’ infants’ social, literacy, math and motor skills and showcased Redlands’ facilities.
“We love working with Playgroup Queensland as it not only helps with developing future generations of Redlanders but (this) event showcases the park and its all abilities playground and Redlands libraries,” she said.
