Let’s make painting chalk. Today we are painting with chalk and water. Painting with chalk is so easy to do and a fun way to explore colors. This chalk painting activity is great for kids of all ages like toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged kids like kindergarteners. Chalk painting is a great craft whether you’re at home, in the classroom or on the playground.
Painting Chalk Is Easy & Fun with Kids
This simple chalk painting with water activity will keep kids entertained as the discover how the water and chalk react together. Painting chalk is very simple to put together and provides lots of opportunities for fine motor practice, sensory play and creativity.
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This chalk painting activity works for kids of all ages:
- Art for toddlers is all about exploring new materials – discovering how they feel, how they can be used and how different materials react with each other.
- Older kids will enjoy this activity just as much as toddlers so it’s a great one to try if you need something suitable for a mix of ages.
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Supplies Needed For This Painting With Chalk Activity
How To Paint With Chalk
Step 1
Use the paintbrush or sponge to spread water all over the black paper.
Step 2
This simple step is lots of fun, especially for toddlers. Even before the chalk hits the paper, kids will enjoy exploring the wet paper, the way it looks and feels, and the way it sticks to itself and the table.
Step 3
Once the page is wet, it’s time to start coloring. The chalk colors become so much brighter and intense on the wet paper.
Our Experience With This Painting With Chalk Activity
- The chalk glides across the wet page and leaves a lovely thick paste which is great for finger painting.
- The bright colors are so appealing to toddlers and they may even try dipping the chalk directly into the water to see what happens. It’s all about exploration and discovery.
- To extend the activity, why not try painting over the chalk marks with more painted water.
- Alternatively, try doing this activity in reverse – draw with chalk on dry paper first, then paint over it with the water. What happens to the chalk? Does it disappear or turn brighter?
Materials
- black paper
- colored chalk (large thick sidewalk chalk is great for little hands)
- jar of water and a paintbrush or sponge
Instructions
- Use the paintbrush or sponge to spread water all over the black paper.
- This simple step is lots of fun, especially for toddlers.
- Once the page is wet, it’s time to start coloring. The chalk colors become so much brighter and intense on the wet paper.
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Did you have fun painting with chalk?