Grass clippings offer children unique sensory experiences and opportunities for creative exploration. Whether freshly mown from the lawn or dried in the hot summer sun, they can used as a mixer for mud and other sensory bin concoctions. Clippings also serve as an intriguing addition to dramatic and small world play, where they can serve a variety of roles.

They can also be a jumping-off point for exploring STEM topics like decomposition, composting, life cycles, etc. Plus, kids will use them for heavy work and probably notice the way the scent of grass clippings changes: the enjoyable fresh-cut scent, the dusty odor of dried clippings, and the icky stench of soggy clippings that have been decomposing in a forgotten bucket containing them and other ‘magic potion’ ingredients at the far end of the playground.

You should, of course, source your clippings thoughtfully; avoiding those sprayed with weed killers and similar products is probably a good idea.

Grass Clippings At Play

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