Yarn Art was the craft of the day as kids escaped the rain for an afternoon painting session during the Charles City Public Library’s Get Messy program on Tuesday, April 2. By tightening a piece of ...

Draw a handprint bonfire using paint, paper and, of course, your hands! Then shine a light through and watch it glow. This easy messy play idea works well if you have a whole group of kids to ...

KID FRIENDLY – As far as painting goes, we find that watercolor paints are less messy and easier to clean up than their ...

Messy play like finger painting is important to every child’s development. It helps the body and brain process important concepts, such as spatial awareness, maths and language, which are really ...