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Updated 10/31/11

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

What You Need:

Empty toilet tissue rolls or small paper cups for molds.

1 cup Plaster of Paris

3/4 cup Water

Medium Sized Bowl

Powdered Tempera Paint

 

1     Mix together Plaster of Paris and water.  Add color to your mixture using powdered tempera paint.

2     Blend well and let stand for a few minutes. Pour your mixture into the molds you chose.

3     Set aside and let dry completely. Drying time can take from several hours to a few days depending on the size of the mold you chose. Once dry you can remove your chalk from the mold.

4     Set it aside to dry for approximately 24 hours more.

5     Take your chalk outside and create fun masterpieces!

Tips:

Powdered tempera paint is available in most large craft stores.

Experiment with making swirled colors by adding the paint and stirring very little.

Occupational therapy tip:
To build arm and hand strength, have your child draw on a vertical surface, such as a chalkboard or block wall (anything that is easily washable with soap and water for cleanup).

Physical therapy tip:
Draw  a four-square game and work on ball skills. Click here for four square rules.

Draw hopscotch and work on jumping, hopping and one-legged balance. Click here for hopscotch rules.

Have child move (do a squat walk or step from side to side while drawing).

 

 

 

 

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