Sidewalk chalk is a fun and inexpensive way to spend time having fun with your family outside. All it takes is a sidewalk or driveway and some chalk, and you have a fun afternoon ahead! Not only is it an instant canvas for your family’s art, but there are lots of games and activities to enjoy as well. The only limitation is your imagination!
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Fun Sidewalk Chalk Ideas for Families
These fun sidewalk chalk ideas will be sure to keep your family entertained for hours. Talk about frugal family fun! We go through a lot sidewalk chalk in our home and Crayola Sidewalk Chalk is my favorite brand and buy it when I can find it on sale. I think it’s the most durable and has the most vibrant colors.
Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk – Growing a Jeweled Rose
Dot and Boxes Chalk Game – Make and Takes
Corners – Simple Play Ideas
DIY Sidewalk Chalk Stencils – Motherhood On A Dime
Photo Credit – Toddler Approved
Sidewalk Simon – Toddler Approved
2D Obstacle Course – Matty Angel
Sidewalk Chalk Pictionary – More Excellent Me
Photo credit – Lemon Lime Adventures
Sidewalk Chalk Puddles – Lemon Lime Adventures
Chalk Dress-Up Dolls – The Iowa Farmer’s Wife
Chalk Roads for Toy Vehicles – And Next Comes L
Mickey Mouse Hopscotch – The BB Life
Photo Credit – Crayola
Checkers – Crayola
Water Balloon Bulls Eye – Adventures of Action Jackson
Photo Credit – Nurture Store
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Nurture Store
DIY Chalk Tennis Court – Princess Pinky Girl
Sidewalk Chalk Game Board – Kids Activities Blog
Summer Chalk Photos – Happy Home Fairy
You can also sneak in some learning with these educational sidewalk chalk activities.
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Kathleen H says
Curious about your game of CHOPPED with the chalk. Can you give some details? My grandson loves the show and it would be so fun to do! Thanks!
Jo says
Sure! Sometimes I draw ingredients in squares on the driveway that represent the mystery ingredients and then they “make” their dish. Other times I just announce what the basket ingredients are and they draw them or just start making their dish. Each person has their own area for “cooking” and we have a designated pantry area that they can run to if they feel like it.
We also play this with the things we find in our yard. Leaves, flowers, sticks, rocks, whatever. They make the most lovely creations this way and it’s probably my favorite. This post from Amy at Teach Mama might be helpful as well. http://teachmama.com/backyard-chopped-challenge-creative-outdoor-fun/
Hope this helps and brings you all much fun! 🙂