The Ultimate Guide to Chalk

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The Ultimate Guide to Chalk!

We aren't chalk experts around here- but we sure do love to experiment with it!

Some of our favorite experiences include:

Dipping chalk into white paint and drawing with it on black paper. (You can read more about this experience by clicking on the link).

Pounding chalk bits on the wet sidewalk.

For more information on our pounding activity you can follow this link.

We also LOVE to create super long hopscotch boards on the sidewalk! I also love to watch the little ones as they are learning how to HOP! You can read more about it in this post.

We also like to make sidewalk paint- some people call it sidewalk chalk paint- It is made with household ingredients and washes easily away! (Find the recipe here). We love to add color to our sidewalks. Sometimes we:

Using the paint with pendulums is a fantastic learning experience and TONS of fun! You can read more about by clicking on this link.

Plungers are a favorite tool when painting the sidewalk- So much full body fun for the little ones:

click here to follow the link for more information.

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