Here is a quick and easy project to get your kids outside where they can get some much-needed sun and fresh air. You can work together to create your own sidewalk chalk paint in just a few minutes with simple household ingredients. Move outside to the sidewalk or driveway and begin creating your own individual masterpieces or play “can you make a picture out of this shape” by drawing a line or a shape and have them create a picture from it. You could also paint a hopscotch game. This is so simple and fun, you and your kids will love it!
Supplies you will need to make sidewalk chalk paint:
Supplies you will need to make sidewalk chalk paint:- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Food coloring-I used gel food coloring but you can also use liquid food coloring also
- Containers to put the paint in
- Paintbrushes
Here’s how to make it:
1. Mix the water and cornstarch until completely dissolved.
2. Divide the mixture into as many containers as you would like (a muffin tin would be a great idea to mix the colors and have them all in now place).
3. Add the food coloring to the containers, I used gel food coloring but liquid food coloring would also work. Stir and add more color as needed.
You are ready to get outside and start painting with this easy sidewalk chalk paint!
I didn’t have any issues with the food coloring staining the driveway, but be sure to test a spot before if there is a concern for your area.
The fun thing about this sidewalk chalk paint is you can use it on construction paper also if you are not able to get outside or you don’t have a spot to paint outside.
What colors did you create? What did you paint? If your child is creative and loves to learn new skills, The Makers Club membership would be a great option for them! We have courses, new projects, coloring pages, and more!
Happy crafting!
