Sidewalk chalk ideas: The top things YOU can do with sidewalk chalk
THE SUN has come out, and although lockdown regulations mean we can't enjoy ourselves as usual, you can still use your outdoor space to get creative and create art and games with chalk.
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Chalk is inexpensive and non-permanent - it washes away with water, meaning no stains on surfaces or on clothes. You can buy it from most supermarkets or corner shops or you can order it online from places like Amazon. Always check the weather forecast before you begin - there’s nothing worse than creating a masterpiece then witnessing the rain wash your hard work away.
Classic games
You can create a range of classic games using chalk.
Hopscotch is an instant classic that comes to mind when you think of chalk, and provides endless games.
You can also play classic games, such as Pictionary - nothing but chalk and asphalt required.
Set up a normal game of Hangman - but this time use chalk to draw the hangman.
If you are feeling particularly adventurous, have a lot of space, and have a lot of time on your hands, you can draw out a scrabble board.
Build a maze
Draw a maze and let the kids use a toy to find their way out.
If you’ve got the space, draw a maze big enough for the kids to fit in themselves.
Learn languages
To help with homeschooling, draw an even number of boxes and write English words and their foreign language equivalent.
Get your kids to match them up using corresponding chalk colours or by drawing lines to indicate matching words.
Colour hunt
A good one if you need peace and quiet - draw boxes in several different colours and send your kids off into the garden to find plants and items that match those colours.
Play dress up
Trace the outside of your shadow, or get another person to do it for you, then have your child draw on clothes and accessories.
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Long jump
Draw a series of horizontal lines and challenge your kids to jump as far as they can, marking where they land.
Then see if they can beat their farthest jump.
Add variations like a running start, jumping backwards or on one foot to keep the fun going.
The floor is lava
Test your child’s coordination and balance by creating stepping stones across your driveway.
Challenge them to reach the safety base by hopping from one to the next without falling into the “hot lava”!
Make stencils
Create stencils using scrap paper or cardboard and put on the ground for kids to colour in.