No More Chalk!

My girls are both fans of sidewalk chalk.  The second the weather gets good it's the first thing they dive into.  I quite frankly am not a lover of chalk.  I don't like the way it feels in my hands or the way it feels when I write on the ground.   Maybe it's the memories of my fingernails accidentally scratching the chalkboard when I was younger.  I know as a stay at home mom, I'll never be able to escape my distaste in chalk but I can always put other options out there for my daughters.  This week I did that.

There was a 'pin' for sidewalk paint and I had to try it.  Instead of letting my 3.5 year old use a paintbrush, I had her search for items outside that could be used to paint.  I honestly think she had more fun seeking out these items than the actual painting herself.  We had a lot of fun with this 'pin' and it turned into a long activity from searching for items to painting.  Perfect for a warm weather activity.

Pinterst Inspiration:

http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/2011/06/crafting-kiddies-summer-1-sidewalk.html

My Results:
Water
Cornstarch
Food Coloring
Disposable Cups
Painting Tools

1. In individual cups add 1/4 cup of warm water to 1/4 cup of cornstarch.  If making one large batch it would be 1 cup of water to 1 cup of cornstarch.

2. Mix until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring to each mixture and stir.  I didn't use anymore than 2 drops for fear it would stain our driveway which it didn't.  

Note:  The mixture will separate quickly so you may need to stir occasionally. 

 

4. Get ready to find natures paintbrushes and paint!

  

My girls are both fans of sidewalk chalk.  The second the weather gets good it's the first thing they dive into.  I quite frankly am not a lover of chalk.  I don't like the way it feels in my hands or the way it feels when I write on the ground.   Maybe it's the memories of my fingernails accidentally scratching the chalkboard when I was younger.  I know as a stay at home mom, I'll never be able to escape my distaste in chalk but I can always put other options out there for my daughters.  This week I did that.

There was a 'pin' for sidewalk paint and I had to try it.  Instead of letting my 3.5 year old use a paintbrush, I had her search for items outside that could be used to paint.  I honestly think she had more fun seeking out these items than the actual painting herself.  We had a lot of fun with this 'pin' and it turned into a long activity from searching for items to painting.  Perfect for a warm weather activity.

Pinterst Inspiration:

http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/2011/06/crafting-kiddies-summer-1-sidewalk.html

My Results:
Water
Cornstarch
Food Coloring
Disposable Cups
Painting Tools

1. In individual cups add 1/4 cup of warm water to 1/4 cup of cornstarch.  If making one large batch it would be 1 cup of water to 1 cup of cornstarch.

2. Mix until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring to each mixture and stir.  I didn't use anymore than 2 drops for fear it would stain our driveway which it didn't.  

Note:  The mixture will separate quickly so you may need to stir occasionally. 

 

4. Get ready to find natures paintbrushes and paint!