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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/