Wild About DIY Sidewalk Chalk!

Whether you're a parent looking for fun, engaging, and unique activity ideas to help keep your kiddos occupied, hosting a summer camp for little learners, or working in the classroom this summer, the blogosphere and Pinterest world are lighting up with unique and clever learning ideas that are sure to catch your kiddos' attention! Along with water activities that will help everyone beat the heat, sidewalk chalk is all the rage. And, not just any sidewalk chalk will do. Check out these awesome activities we've found floating around...

Create your own sidewalk chalk paint - perfectly paired with bristle and foam paint brushes - with this recipe from Amy over at This Heart of Mine!

Strengthen fine motor skills and create excellent sidewalk art with this recipe for chalk spray from Mique over at Thirty Handmade Days!

Beat the heat and decorate the driveway with this recipe for colorful frozen 'chalk-sicles' from Lorie over at Reading Confetti!

And last, but certainly not least... build small motor skills and add a splash of color to your sidewalks with this recipe for chalk squeeze painting from Crystal over at Growing A Jeweled Rose!

Isn't it amazing how, by tweaking a few ingredients here and there, you can end up with so many different chalk textures and activities! From spray bottles to paint brushes, we know your kiddos will have a blast checking out these clever sidewalk chalk activities!