Ultimate Guide To Summer Sidewalk Chalk

Nothing says "SUMMER" like sidewalk chalk! My girls could spend hours with sidewalk chalk-- they love having a GIANT canvas on which to work, and we love finding new ways to play. I've gathered the best of the best ideas for you here. You'll find recipes, ways to play, ways to learn, awesome art projects, and even some fun toys that will kick your chalk play up a notch. Get ready for a whole lot of chalk fun!

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Make Your Own

Summer Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk from I Heart Naptime

Basic Sidewalk Chalk Paint from What Can We Do With Paper And Glue

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint (with cornstarch) from Club Chica Circle

DIY Homemade Multicolored Chalk by Laughing Kids Learn

Treasure Chalk from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Washable Spray Chalk from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk from Learn Play Imagine

Glow In The Dark Sidewalk Chalk from Coffee Cups and Crayons

Neon Sidewalk Chalk from Budget 101
DIY Scented Sidewalk Chalk from Bitz & Giggles
Ice Chalk from Reading Confetti

Magic Sidewalk Paint from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Mess Free Retractable Sidewalk Chalk from De Tout Et De Rien (Everything & Nothing)

Art Projects

Chalk Tree from Parents

Pendulum Painting from Handmade Kids Art

Sidewalk Egg Crack Painting from Growing a Jeweled Rose

DIY Chalk Rake from Laughing Kids Learn

Sidewalk Chalk Puddle Art from Lemon Lime Adventures

Sidewalk Splat Painting from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Star Stencils from Inner Child Fun

Learning Games

Sidewalk Chalk Anatomy Activity from True Aim Education

Driveway Shape Maze from Creative Family Fun

Alphabet Sound Jump from The Imagination Tree

Number Line Run from Coffee Cups and Crayons

4 Letter Activities for Sidewalk Chalk from No Time For Flashcards

Hula Hoop Clock from Creekside Learning

ABC Eruptions from Learn-Play-Imagine

Play It Smart With Chalk: 6 Learning Games from Delia Creates

Race To the Sun Hopscotch from Raising Little Rhodies

Sight Word Hopscotch from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Constellation Art With Rocks And Sidewalk Chalk from Creekside Learning

Ways To Play

Sidewalk Chalk and Cars from Lovely Commotion

Checkers on the Sidewalk from Crayola

Variations On Tic Tac Toe from Learn-Play-Imagine

Homemade 3D Sidewalk Chalks from De Tout Et De Rien (Everything & Nothing) - tutorial no longer available

Human Board Game from True Aim Education

Obstacle Course from Matty Angel

Sidewalk Simon from Toddler Approved

Chalk Treasure Hunt from Nurturestore

Make Your Own Mini Golf from Crayola

How To Play Corners from The Pleasantest Thing

Take It Inside

Colored Sand Art from My Frugal Adventures

Wet Chalk Tape Resist Art from Mom to 2 Posh Lil' Divas

Bath Time Chalk Paint from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Don't Want To Make Your Own?

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Sidewalk Chalk from Crayola

Washable Sidewalk Chalk Paint from Rose Art

Awesome Toys

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Spiral Art Center from Fisher-Price

Giant Chalk Pencil from Toysmith

Chalktrail for Bikes from Chalktrail

Garden Sidewalk Mandala from ALEX Toys

Rainbow Rake from Crayola

Giant Sidewalk Tattoos from Crayola

Chalk Squeeze n' Paint from Crayola

Some of the amazing bloggers of the Kid Blogger Network have teamed up to bring you dozens of tremendous summer resources! Be sure to visit all of the ideas below!

Wet and Wonderful Summer Ideas for Kids | Powerful Mothering

Summer Flower Sensory Bin for Kids | Adventure in a Box

Summer nature art & craft ideas | Messy Little Monster

Summer acts of kindness for kids | Mum in the Mad House

Color Your Summer: Sidewalk Chalk for Kids | Child Led Life

Low Stress Summer Fun for Kids | Mama Smiles

Awesome Backyard Ideas for Summer | In The Playroom

Summer STEM Activities for Kids | Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Top tips for creating a Summer fairy garden | The Gingerbread House

100 Budget Friendly Summer Activities | Something 2 Offer

5 Amazingly Cool Summer Activities for Little Kids | Peakle Pie

How to Make Awesome Summer Juices for Kids | Witty Hoots