This time of year we love doing all sorts of things with chalk, but I never thought to make a sidewalk chalk rake before.
It’s a fun little engineering project for kids that comes together quickly and gives you the fun of drawing a whole rainbow (or just a lot of lines) at once.
The full details are at Laughing Kids Learn. I’m definitely adding it to my summer fun list!
Want more learning fun with chalk? Check out these reading and math activities done with chalk from Mom It Forward, this awesome roundup of learning and play activities from Pleasantest Thing and seven fun games to play with chalk from NutureStore.
How do you like to play and learn with sidewalk chalk? I’d love to hear your ideas.
[Photo via Laughing Kids Learn.]
If you are looking for fun active games to get the kids moving, I highly recommend this Floor Is Lava Board Game
Sidewalk chalk is a great way to entertain the kids and you don’t need to buy it. It is so easy to make at home and inexpensive too. Sidewalk chalk is great for adults who like to draw or doodle too. Grab the kids and find some concrete sit down and have fun.
Looking for more sidewalk chalk crafts? Check out these articles we wrote featuring Sidewalk chalk tutorials, ideas and activities too. We have a popular recipe over on our site too – DIY Sidewalk Chalk .
Making and using sidewalk chalk became very popular in 2020 as decorations and drawings were placed on the streets by children during the lockdown. If you are looking to make your own chalk check out this Sidewalk Chalk paint Kit it uses liquid chalk for squeezing and painting rather than hand drawing with solid sidewalk chalk.
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