Thanks to a talented colleague for this inexhaustible idea. During the dead of winter in NY we all dream of going on a vacation to a warm place. We made blue Jell-o with the kids and let it set. Then we put some candy fish in there to finish it off. We block off the parking lot and provide the children with sponges, squirt bottles, soapy water, and squeegees.
Several teachers get the privilege of getting their car washed for free.
Water tables and easels with shaving cream are also set up for lots of messy fun. Don't forget to have the children come in their swimsuits with sunscreen on. Let the children go out side and pick up pine cones if you have them or find them some were else. Take yarn and tie it around the top of the pine cone and then roll it in creamy peanut butter then roll in bird seed. Last let the children pick a place were they want to hang them out side.