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Sidewalk Chalk Ice

Summer Activity for Kids

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Sidewalk Chalk Ice

simple summer fun

This simple DIY Sidewalk Chalk Ice recipe is incredibly easy to make and will keep your kids outside, occupied and happy this summer! This fun, summer activity for kids only requires three ingredients and allows for your child to imagine and create in a new and unique way. Continue reading to shop this project and for the simple step by step directions on how to make Sidewalk Chalk Ice this summer!

purpose

  • Engages creativity
  • Fun, outdoor activity
  • Explores cause and effect
  • Strengthens fine motor skills
  • Experimentation with water      

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directions

How to make Sidewalk Chalk Ice

  • Mix 1 cup of corn starch and 1 cup of water
  • Add a few drops of food coloring to each cube in the ice tray 
  • Pour the corn starch and water mixture into each cube
  • Fill each cube 3/4 full 
  • Add a craft stick to each cube 
  • Place ice tray in the freezer for about 2 1/2-3 hrs
  • Loosen the sidewalk chalk cubes from the tray
  • Bring the ice cubes outside and let your child paint
  • This typically won’t stain your driveway or sidewalk, however if you are concerned, do a little test off to the side to be sure.
  • Spray sidewalk chalk off with a water hose as soon as your kids are finished to avoid the chalk baking into the sidewalk and potentially leaving a stain.
  • If the weather isn’t quite warm enough (which was the case for us as we live in WA state and did this in early June) set the ice cube tray outside for about 10 minutes or so to let the ice melt and soften a bit. 

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