Activity
Offer bits of chalk and let children smash them with mallets or stomp on them. Then use spray bottles, brushes, and water to “paint” the sidewalk and natural items like seed pods or shells. After “painting,” offer buckets of water and sponges to wipe everything clean.
Materials
- Chalk
- Rubber mallets
- Spray bottles
- Paintbrushes
- Sponges
- Buckets
- Natural items (seed pods, shells)
Skill Building
This playful activity builds both large and small motor skills.
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