Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk

Spring into learning fun with your preschooler with this fun DIY!
There's something special about making your own materials. We've broken down this recipe with a step-by-step tutorial to make creating your sidewalk chalk easy.  This is also one of 30+ fun spring science activities featured in our spring science discovery cards!

Materials:

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• 1 cup water 
• 2 cups plaster of paris 
• 3 - 4 tablespoons tempera paint, your choice of color 
• Plastic cup, one for each color you are making 
• Popsicle sticks for stirring each color 
• Empty short cardboard rolls, one for each color 
• Parchment paper 
• Masking tape ​

Use masking tape to seal one end of each cardboard roll making sure the seal is secure

Line the inside of each roll with parchment paper

In a large bowl, mix water and plaster ​

Divide into plastic cups, one for each color you are making, stir in the paint until well combined.​

Pour into prepared cardboard roll,
leave the rolls to dry overnight ​

Peel away the TP roll and parchment paper and your chalk is ready ​

Create and have fun!   ​

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