Why Mud is an Essential Ingredient of Childhood

Sticky, gooey, oozy, slimy, glorious mud! It’s a quintessential childhood ingredient, one that parents and educators either avoid or tolerate. At Little Wildlings, we embrace it. Or rather, the children do!

When rain transforms our outdoor space into pits, bogs and kitchens, the magic of mud play begins. The sheer joy on children’s faces is hard to capture in words, but the benefits of mud are easier to share.

And yes, we know what you’re thinking: what about the mess? Don’t worry, we’ve got hot tips for that too.