If you are a regular reader then you know that we love to play and learn with sidewalk chalk. The kids spend love to paint with sidewalk chalk in the shade on lazy summer afternoons and this week we tried something brand new--sidewalk chalk paint tape resist art! It is a super simple activity that turned out to be so cool! You really only need a couple things for this activity which makes it perfect for a busy day. How to Make Sidewalk Chalk … [Read more...]
Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk
Do you know how to make your own sidewalk chalk? It's easier than you think! We have made sidewalk chalk many times before and now we have come up with a glow in the dark sidewalk chalk recipe. It may be the most fun yet! How to Make Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk (affiliate links included for your convenience) 1 cup of Plaster of Paris 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons bright green food coloring gel or a couple drops of liquid … [Read more...]
Letter Tracing with Cars
Learning the proper strokes for handwriting formation can take time, but is very important. Once a bad habit is acquired it can be hard to correct. If you ask a kindergarten teacher how many times they remind kids to start at the top when writing I bet the answer would be a very high number! Tracing letters is a good way to practice proper formation and avoid trouble with handwriting. Instead of tracing letters with a pencil we decided to use a … [Read more...]
Water Painting Handwriting Practice
Letter and number handwriting practice doesn't just have to take place at a table--there are so many ways to make it fun! The weather is nice so we went outside to water paint chalk letters. Big Letter Writing Practice chalk bucket or bowl with water paintbrush I am a fan of sidewalk chalk activities because they are so easy to set up. For this one all I had to do was write the letters on the sidewalk and fill the bucket with water … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids: Chalk Messages
Leaving chalk messages for people is one of our favorite kindness acts and is perfect for summer! The only supply you need for chalk messages is sidewalk chalk so they are the perfect random act of kindness for kids. We have had so much fun leaving chalk messages for people that we know and don't know. You can brighten a neighbor's day by drawing on their driveway when they aren't home or write a note at the park or on the sidewalk for strangers … [Read more...]
