Simple Sidewalk Chalk Fun

If you are looking for some easy party fun that is budget-friendly and creative this spring or summer, look no further than a box of sidewalk chalk. When each guest arrives, provide him or her with several chalk sticks tied together with a ribbon. The party activities can take place around the chalk. For games and activities using this magic stuff, check out these ideas:

1. Check out this great article on how to make sidewalk chalk for the especially creative!
2. Draw a Hop Scotch pattern and play.
3. Draw a Tic Tac Toe board and play.
4. Make a sidewalk mural together.
5. If an outside wall is available, cover it with large sheets of butcher paper, and have the kids enjoy making graffiti art with their chalk.
6. Have the kids think up a small rhyme or poem together, and then write it out and illustrate it using the chalk.
7. Play Hangman.
8. Make a pattern with dots and have the kids connect the dots to make a picture.
9. Check out this FamilyFun.com Racing Rectangles game using sidewalk chalk.
10. Have the kids write their names with the chalk and decorate them as well.

Obviously one key to using sidewalk chalk in all of these different types of activities is to have plenty of space and good weather. Really, if you have these two things, the afternoon will fly by with creative games and art. For the favor, give each guest a small sidewalk chalk set so they can continue the fun!