Nursery World - Positive Relationships: Behaviour

Not all children like to take part in messy activities, but this
type of exercise has value. Kay Mathieson explains why it is important
and how participation can be encouraged.

We have a child who seems to have a complete aversion to anything messy. She gets really upset when we try to include her. Does it really matter if she doesn't take part in messy activities?

All activities in an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting are planned with the child's learning in mind, as adults strive to offer a range of opportunities for experiential learning through play. The adult role is about scaffolding that learning and enabling each child to be included in those activities in an appropriate way. This child is showing signs of distress that must be responded to sensitively.

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