DIY Sidewalk Chalk Recipes & Activities for Summer Fun with Toddlers
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As the sun begins to shine brighter, you’ll likely find yourself outside with your child embracing some good ol’ outdoor play and activities. And what better way to soak up the sun, than with a little bit of sidewalk chalk? In this article, we’ve gathered an array of DIY sidewalk chalk recipes and ideas from other creative parents, ensuring that your outdoor adventures are filled with vibrant hues and endless possibilities. Whether you’re concocting homemade sidewalk chalk paint or exploring fun ways to use traditional chalk, get ready for a fun summer activity with your little artists by your side.
12 DIY Sidewalk Chalk Recipes & Activities for Kids
I mean, let’s face it. Sidewalk chalk is a childhood staple. Those colorful drawings will brighten up any neighborhood when it’s warm enough. But not many people know that you can make your own sidewalk chalk at home with a few simple ingredients! Seriously, a simple DIY chalk recipe can whip up traditional chalk, chalk paint, and more! So, let’s dive in.
1. Puffy Sidewalk Paint Recipe by A Little Pinch of Perfect
While bright and colorful, traditional sidewalk chalk drawings always appear flat. Bring those vibrant colors into the third dimension with puffy sidewalk paint. Plus, you’ll only need 2 ingredients for this fun activity, so don’t waste any time!
2. How to Make Liquid Sidewalk Chalk by Mom Wife Busy Life
While sidewalk chalk is lots of fun to draw with, it can get a little boring when it’s the only thing your kids play with outside. Whether coloring in a small area or a large area outdoors, making this liquid sidewalk chalk will open up the door for painted masterpieces to be seen all throughout the neighborhood. You can even bring out some paint brushes for your child to use with this liquid sidewalk chalk.
3. How to Create a Sidewalk Chalk Racetrack for Remote Control Cars by Two Kids and a Coupon
RC cars are loads of fun, but just driving around aimlessly can get old after a while. Amp things up quickly and easily by using these tips to design a sidewalk chalk racetrack that every kid will want to play with. The next time you play cars outside, this chalk play idea will keep your kids entertained with hours of fun!
4. Kool-Aid Colors Sidewalk Chalk Paint by Our Kid Things
There are loads of different options for making and coloring sidewalk chalk paint. But this recipe takes things in a fun direction by using Kool-Aid for bright colors and sweet scents. Trust me when I say, your kids will love this chalk paint!
5. 3-Ingredient Patriotic Sidewalk Chalk by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Summertime is the best time for outdoor play and decorated sidewalks, especially during Independence Day. Make this homemade Patriotic Sidewalk Chalk and let the kids help decorate their own masterpieces for the 4th of July with this patriotic chalk mixture.
6. Make Stenciled Chalk Spray Paint Messages by Barley & Birch
What better gift for mom than all the fun and wonderful memories you’ve built together? This craft is better for older children to create on their own, however, with some parental help, younger children can also get in on the fun! It’s truly a fun DIY project that will have mom feeling so special on Mother’s Day.
7. Egg Shaped Sidewalk Chalk by Skip to my Lou
You’re going to love making this craft from The Best Ideas for Kids. It’s prickly, it’s adorable, and it’s guaranteed to put a smile on mom’s face. We’re talking about a cactus handprint craft that’s as cute as can be! Your little one can add a special message inside the card or gift it as it is. If you need an out-of-the-box good gift idea, here it is!
8. Fizzing Sidewalk Paint by Little Bins for Little Hands
This easy recipe will take your DIY sidewalk chalk paint to the next level with, fizz! You’ll find that over summer it’ll likely turn into one of their favorite activities.
9. Mosaic Heart Chalk Activity by Lorena & Lennox
Here is another idea for using sidewalk chalk to make something really unique. Create a heart mosaic pattern using masking tape, then let kids color in the various shapes whatever color they wish. The end result will be something they will be proud of.
10. Chunky Sidewalk Chalk Recipe by Messy Little Monster
Sometimes the store-bought chalk breaks easily, making it less fun to use. Unlike those chalks, this fun summer DIY chalk recipe makes thick chalk (the thickness of a toilet paper cardboard tubes) that’ll leave vibrant colors and be easy to hold for kids of all ages.
11. Chalk Ice by The Best Ideas for Kids
This Chalk Ice recipe brings a fun twist to traditional chalk art! Because it’s frozen, you won’t want to do this on too hot of a day, or else your chalk ice could melt too fast. Instead, save this homemade chalk ice for a cooler summer evening to make some unique colorful art. Make sure you read through all the directions, especially if you want to prepare a larger batch for endless fun.
12. Neighborhood Outdoor Scavenger Hunt with Sidewalk Chalk by Saving Talents
If you live in a neighborhood with lots of kids or your child has a lot of friends who live close by, this sidewalk chalk scavenger hunt is the perfect recipe to spark some magical summer fun! Follow through the simple instructions and let the games begin.
Whether your little one is doodling hopscotch squares or unleashing their inner Picasso for the neighborhood to see, sidewalk chalk promises hours of entertainment and endless fun under the sun. Which of these sidewalk chalk recipes above do you think your child would have a blast with this summer?
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