Sidewalk Chalk- fun for learning numbers and letters and for playing simple outdoor games. Besides the traditional hopscotch, I thought that it would be fun to play a couple of different games with the kids. The girls enjoyed trying something different and it tied in a little bit of math, too! Try out some of the fun games below with your kiddos.
Bulls eye- Directions: Using your chalk,draw a bulls eye. Put a 10 in middle, a 5 in the next ring, and 1 in the last ring. Using a small stone (or bean bag), toss 3 times to get the highest score. Add the total of the 3 throws. The person with the highest score wins. Sunshine enjoyed creating her own version of the game. She added a spot for 100 and one for 1,000. Practice other math facts by having different numbers in the rings- 2, 4, and 6 for example. For younger children have 1, 2, and 3.
Positive/Negative Bulls Eye: For older children, you can make a bullseye, but have 1 and -1, etc. to practice adding positive and negative numbers. Draw a number line to show positive and negative before playing the game.
House- Directions: Using your chalk, draw a house with a door, two windows, a roof, and a chimney. Write numbers one to 5 on each shape. Toss the stone trying to get each part of the house in the least number of throws as possible. Also can play like the game above- add the numbers to get the highest score.
Awesome ideas from Family Fun! (Can't wait to try out some of these!)
Beyond Hopscotch
Chalk It Up!
Make your own sidewalk chalk:About.com-sidewalk chalk
Other ideas:
-chalk and water painting using spray bottle or large paint brush
-new 3D chalk available with glasses
-share abstract art and create own abstract creation with chalk
Do you have any fun ideas to do with sidewalk chalk? Be sure to comment and share your creative ideas.
Jen
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3 comments:
I love the house game idea. We'll have to try it.
We drew a lifesize maze on our driveway. The kids enjoyed navigating it with their bikes.
Cute ideas -- thanks! I'm getting tired of hopscotch. :)
Melissa
Thanks for linking up to Tot Tuesdays! You've got some great ideas on here I'll have to try out when the weather cooperates. I hope you’ll join me again next week for another fantastic party! Have a great week!
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