Delaware Valley Elementary School

Sidewalk Chalk is inexpensive, easy to find, and a super way to have fun while learning!  Check out these websites for some great ideas on ways to spend creative time in the sunshine!

HOP ON POP

All you need is a copy of Hop On Pop by Dr. Seuss, some sidewalk chalk and a place to write.  You can use any book you love for this activity.  (Credit:  SimplePlayIdeas.com)

 https://simpleplayideas.com/hop-pop-activity

FIRE HOSE GAME

This is a great way for children to practice letters, sight words or math facts while having a lot of FUN! (Credit:  coffeecupsandcrayons.com)

http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/fire-hose-fact-practice-game/

UPPER AND LOWER CASE LETTER PRACTICE

Get outside and have fun with sidewalk chalk while learning and reviewing lower and upper case letters!  (Credit: Handsonaswegrow.com)

http://handsonaswegrow.com/sidewalk-learn-upper-lowercase-letters/

SIDEWALK CHALK SPELLING HOP

Create an alphabet mat with sidewalk chalk, and create a spelling game your children will want to play! (Credit:  Deceptively Educational)

http://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2013/05/sidewalk-chalk-spelling-hop.html

PRACTICE RHYMING WORDS

Help your children "jump" their way through words that rhyme!  (Credit:  Life with Moore Babies)

http://lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2013/03/sidewalk-rhyming-practice.html

STAR WARS WORD RUN

This sidewalk chalk game combines Star Wars, reading, handwriting and running!  If Star Wars isn't your thing, you can use any story you like! (Credit: SimplePlayIdeas)

http://www.pleasantestthing.com/2013/09/star-wars-word-run.html

SIGHT WORD HOPSCOTCH

This site offers a fun way to practice sight words!  You can change the game up using the other suggestions on this site!  (Credit:  Momto2poshlildivas.com)

http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/03/learning-through-play-sight-word.html

SCIENCE LINK:  PLAYING WITH SHADOWS AND TIME

Use chalk to show how shadows change with time!  (Credit:  SimplePlayIdeas)

http://www.pleasantestthing.com/2014/04/shadow-science.html

ACTS OF KINDNESS

Leave chalk messages for people as an act of kindness! (Credit: coffeecupsandcrayons)

http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/acts-of-kindness-for-kids-chalk-messages/

LETTER MATCHING ROADS

This is a fun way to practice letters, and strengthen hand-eye coordination using sidewalk chalk. (Credit:  The Educator's Spin On It)

https://theeducatorsspinonit.com/letter-matching-roads/