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July 17, 2020 · 4 Comments

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

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Looking for a fun and easy outdoor activity for kids? Make homemade sidewalk chalk paint! 

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Outdoor Play Ideas for Kids

When my daughter was four and had just graduated her preschool 4’s class, I found myself asking “what am I going to do to keep her occupied during the summer?!” Keeping little ones engaged in creative play and learning throughout the summer months is really important. 

These are some ways we have continued the learning through summer fun:

  • Park play
  • Library visits and summer reading programs
  • Reading a book series (we just started the Laura Ingalls Wilder series!)
  • Planting and caring for a garden
  • Visits to the local farmers market on the weekends
  • Summer gymnastics program
  • Weekly trips to our local kids science center

Another fun way to enjoy the summer months is to create crafts and activities at home. One of our favorite outdoor play crafts is homemade sidewalk chalk paint.

*While you’re here, be sure to check out my list of 155 Fun Summer Activities for Kids that are Free or Cheap.

What You Need to Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Here are the things you will need to make this paint:

  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup water
  • Washable paints – make sure they are really washable! This recipe should make enough paint for you to use up to 5 different colors.
  • 5 small plastic containers with lids – we used these Ziplock brand containers, but I think I would like these better (click on the links to see the products on Amazon).
  • Paint brushes

How to Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

STEP 1

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup corn starch with 1 cup water.

mixing together water and conrstarch

This is really fun for kids to do themselves. Don’t worry, the mess cleans up easily!

mixing up ingredients to make sidewalk chalk paint

STEP 2

Pour the corn starch mixture evenly into 5 small plastic containers with lids.

STEP 3

Add 1-2 tablespoons washable paint into each container. Cover tightly with the lid and shake to combine.

making Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

STEP 4

Use inexpensive paint brushes and rollers to paint the chalk onto sidewalks.

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

using a rolling brush to paint with chalk paint

CLEAN UP

The sidewalk chalk paint washes away easily with water. Use baby wipes to clean little hands and faces and anything else that gets messy! 

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

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We used cheap brushes from the Dollar Store and even found a little roller brush that was fun. 

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Good clean MESSY fun!

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What summer fun activities are you planning for your kids?

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint

 

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Comments

  1. Melanie says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    This looks like lots of summer fun! #client

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  2. Erica says

    May 25, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    is there a way to store the paint for later?

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    • carissashaw says

      May 27, 2020 at 10:26 am

      Yes, the chalk paint keeps well for at least a week in small containers with lids. Just give them a good shake before using them again.

      Reply

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