Mud Day at Ruth Staples Child Development Lab

· Jul 2, 2026

Kids around the world get down and dirty this week. International Mud Day is a chance for youngsters to make a mess and connect with nature. The squishy event is especially popular at the Ruth Staples Child Development Lab at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln… where every day is dedicated to outdoor learning. VISUAL DESCRIPTION: Preschooler and teacher slide and play on a large mound of mud. Gretta, a 12-year-old girl with blonde hair and streaks of mud on her face, describes the scene. Youngsters splash around inappropriately tub filled with dirty water and dirty children. The Assistant…