Muddy Buddies

13/04/2026

🌿🙌 A HUGE THANK YOU TO ARBORTECH!

We’re so grateful for ArborTech and their generous support of our outdoor program! Their team spent an afternoon removing dead trees and branches from the wooded area where Discovery Woods is taking shape, helping improve safety for kids and families. 🌳

They even removed stumps from our usual Muddy Buddies play area, making the space more open and easier for everyone to navigate.

Their support has helped us move forward in a big way as we work toward opening Discovery Woods, and we’re deeply appreciative of their time, expertise, and commitment to our community. We can’t wait for what’s ahead! ✨

Thank you, Arbortech Tree Services! 🙌

02/04/2026

Spring play is here at Muddy Buddies! 🌷 🌸Loved seeing old friends, meeting new families, and hearing how much kids missed us. Sun, smiles, fun, and learning—only a few photos because we were too busy enjoying it all ☀️ It feels so good to be back!🌲

30/03/2026

Yes!!🙌 🎉💚

Jumping in puddles, climbing trees, and catching bugs, are one of the many hallmarks of a childhood enjoyed outdoors. 🐞🌷🌳🤸

Through Governor Healey’s Inter-Agency Early Education and Child Care Task Force, the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are excited to introduce "Outdoor Start," a resource hub designed to help families and early education programs spend more time in nature.

Research shows that outdoor time benefits young children by promoting physical and mental health, social skills, personal growth, and environmental awareness.

The resource hub offers information for policymakers, families, and early education providers on the benefits of nature for young children and ways to engage with the outdoors in positive and developmentally appropriate ways.

Learn more at mass.gov/outdoorstart

24/03/2026

🌧️ Spring = Puddles, Mud & BIG learning! 🌱

💦 Splash in puddles
🍃Explore
🧥Layer up & embrace the mess

Gear that makes outdoor play easier:

⚪️Rain bib pants – easy to pull on/off for bathroom breaks, and great over a t-shirt as it warms up
⚪️Full-piece rain suits – zip off quickly after play to keep clothes dry and clean when heading to the next stop of the day
⚪️Rain boots with grip – let kids run, jump, and explore safely
🛍️ There are lots of options for different budgets when you search online under rain suits and rain bibs. Families who want high-quality, long-lasting gear can use our special code: MUDDY at the Outdoor School Shop for 15% off! —their gear is durable and can be passed on to siblings or friends! ✨

💛 Goal: happy, messy, outdoor-loving kids!

👇 Parents, what gear have you found that works best for outdoor play? Share your favorites and tips—we’d love to hear!

20/03/2026

🌸 Wow! We are so grateful (and a little overwhelmed!) by the response to our spring Stay & Play sessions — classes filled in just 30 minutes! 💛

Thank you for your patience during registration. I’ve gone through messages, organized the waitlist, and done my best to make adjustments where I can. The waitlist is full, but we’ll reach out if a spot opens.

✨ New sessions come out every couple of months, so there will be more chances to join the fun!

Thank you for being such an amazing community — we can’t wait to play! 🎉

10/03/2026

🌿 We’re back this spring! 🌿

Muddy Buddies is ready for more Stay & Play fun, and we’re thrilled to introduce our new Woodland Wanderers series — led by Elizabeth from Dandelion Explorers!

Check out the slides for all the details, and mark your calendars — registration opens Today! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260217239564155

We can’t wait to see you outside!

05/03/2026

Did you know that every time your child squishes play dough, splashes water, or digs into sand, they’re actually building synapses in the brain? 🤯

In early childhood, over 1 million neural connections form every second, fueled by nurturing relationships, sensory-rich environments, and active play.

Sensory play isn’t just fun—it’s how young brains grow stronger and smarter.

⭐️ Here’s what’s happening:
🔗 New sensory experiences = new neural connections
📈 Repetition of play = stronger, faster pathways
🎯 Active engagement = improved focus, memory & learning

Touch, smell, sound, and movement all work together to wire the brain for lifelong skills. 💡

18/02/2026

Definitely the best CPR & First Aid course I’ve ever taken!
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08/02/2026

🌸💖 Turned extra broken crayons into flower & heart shapes! Can’t wait to see little hands coloring with them this spring 🎨✨ So fun to give new life to these tiny pieces of color.
Swipe to see the finished product!

28/01/2026

The snow is deep and the air is cold. ❄️
Even a few minutes outside — breathing fresh crisp air, looking around at the winter world, crunching snow underfoot — can be enough to reset little bodies and minds.

Short bursts of winter air can support circulation, boost mood, and help regulate the nervous system — especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

Bundle up. Follow their lead. Come back in when it’s time.

And bring the snow inside!

Bowls, spoons, cups, hands. Let play continue where it feels right 💛

Short moments count. Warmth matters. Play meets us where we are 🌿

✨Caregiver tip: Put a towel in the bathtub and bring the bowl of snow in there — easy cleanup and less mess.

Simple winter play. Big benefits. 💙
How are you playing with snow today?

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17/01/2026

💛 Muddy Buddies Update 💛

We were planning to be back this February, but we’ve decided to extend our winter pause a bit longer as we focus on family. Taking this extra time will help us return feeling grounded, present, and ready to enjoy all the muddy, joyful outdoor moments together.

We will return this spring and we will share dates as soon as they’re confirmed. Registration details will be announced with plenty of notice.

Thanks so much for your continued support and understanding—we truly can’t wait to be back outside with you soon 🌱

16/01/2026

Ever notice there aren’t many chairs for Littles at Muddy Buddies? 🤔

That’s on purpose!

When children stand, move, and explore, they’re building strong core muscles that help with balance, posture, and coordination. Less sitting = more reaching, bending, twisting, and playing—which supports confident movement and growing bodies.

Movement also fuels social connection and deeper engagement with the world around them.

At Muddy Buddies, play is intentionally designed to be active, social, and developmentally supportive—because movement matters! ✨