Chalk Town
Draw a whole town on the sidewalk and then live in it.
- Ages
- 3–10 yrs
- Play
- 25–75 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- wild
- Where
- outside
You’ll need
Mostly things you probably have at home.
- sidewalk chalkGet it on Amazon
Optional
- cars, a scooter or a trikeGet it on Amazon
- a ball or bean bagsGet it on Amazon
- water to wash it off
How to play
Before you start: Find a clear stretch of sidewalk, patio or driveway away from traffic.
Draw one long road together and let them decide where it goes.
Add a hopscotch grid, a parking lot, a pond, a shop.
Draw instructions straight onto the path: hop here, spin here, tiptoe across this bit.
Ride or run the whole route obeying every instruction.
Add a new section every time they go round.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Away from any road or driveway in use.
- Sun hat and shade breaks.
Make it different next time
- Draw a snake and count the spots as you hop.
- Trace around each other lying down and decorate the outlines.
Cleanup: A bucket of water and a brush washes it away, and that is the next activity.
Three more like this
- Good for siblings
