It was child’s play at one Wishaw centre as the first session of a new playgroup with a difference kicked off.
M&J Messy Makers will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday morning in the Loyola centre on Campbell Street with the aim of developing a variety of skills through play.
Messy play aims to develop early skills whether it’s building muscle strength and control in fingers, wrists, arms and legs by squishing, squashing and squeezing by making shapes in mud, pasta and paint.
Playgroup leader Lisa told Lanarkshire Live : “We had some great feedback from the parents considering it was our first session. Everyone said they had a great time.
“One of the mums said it was exactly what they needed in the town.
"Her wee boy is an only child and has grown up through COVIDso this was the first time he had really been able to properly play with kids his own age and he really came out of his shell towards the end of the session.
“We also had Babyshark and Cocomelon characters on the opening morning and the kids were thrilled to see them.
“At the moment we have space for around 15 kids but people are still asking for spaces so it’s very exciting.”
M&J Messy Makers runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 11.30am at the Loyola Centre in Wishaw.
For more information visit the group’s Facebook page or email mj.messymakers@gmail.com
