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Messy Play in Early Years – Parent Noticeboard Poster

£2.00Price

Celebrate learning through play with this gentle, reassuring Messy Play poster, designed especially for early years settings and parent cloakroom noticeboards.


This poster clearly communicates an important message to families: mess is part of learning, and children should feel free to explore without worrying about their clothes.


Using calm, friendly language and soft watercolour illustrations, it helps set expectations around clothing while keeping the focus on children’s development, confidence, and enjoyment.


Perfect for:

  • Nursery and preschool cloakrooms

  • Parent noticeboards

  • Early years reception areas

  • Childminder settings


🌈 Poster message includes:

  • Why messy play is valuable for learning

  • Reassurance that getting muddy or stained is normal

  • A gentle reminder to send children in old, comfortable clothes

  • Encouragement for outdoor and hands-on play


📄 Details:

  • A4 size (print-ready)

  • Soft pastel watercolour design

  • Clear, parent-friendly wording

  • Created by The Early Years Edit


This poster supports positive partnerships with parents, reduces concerns around clothing, and helps ensure children don’t miss out on rich learning experiences because they’re worried about getting dirty.


A calm, thoughtful addition to any early years environment 💛


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