c is for chalk paint

2 Jul

washable paint + corn starch + water + shaking = sidewalk (and body) paint
chalk paint mixing

chalk paint ready

we did this activity outside with church kids ranging in age from 3-14. how handy to have all the preschool paintbrushes and a teenager to paint!

sharing paintpainting the teenager pink arms

we created a hose shower for washing off (and water hauling for gutter river making).

hose showervisiting

snackconcrete

it’s fun to do these things…i’ve never ventured out with this level of activity with my school year preschool classes….hmmmm.

painty water



6 Responses to “c is for chalk paint”

  1. prettyhowtown July 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm #

    that looks like so much fun for a water play day. what proportions of each did you use?

  2. Trish July 3, 2009 at 8:12 pm #

    When I read the title I NEVER expected that body painting was involved. They must have LOVED this. It looks like such a fun day!

  3. Beth July 3, 2009 at 6:57 pm #

    how awesome.

  4. Michelle July 3, 2009 at 12:29 pm #

    Love your BLOG!!! What a great idea… can’t wait to try it out next week with the kids. I hope it’s ok to link back here when I blog about it :) The “big” kids are working out a way to make that “Outdoor Shower” they were very excited about it… Water got to love it!!! Thanks for such great ideas and your great enthusiasm for these kids!!!

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