Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Age Group: K-5th grade

Total time: 30-45 minutes

Supplies

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 1/2 tbsp sidewalk chalk (approx 1/4 to 1/2 a piece of chalk)

  • Containers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Measuring Cup

Directions

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into a measuring cup.

  2. Add 2 tablespoons of water into the cup and mix. Note: if you find the paint does not paint well, add an additional tablespoon of water.

  3. Grate sidewalk chalk to get approx 1/2 tablespoon of chalk. Add it into the cup. If you would rather not grate the chalk, place the chalk pieces into a ziploc bag and bang with a rolling pin until it turns into a similar consistency. Mix.

  4. Pour the paint mixture into a muffin tin once fully mixed.

  5. Repeat for each color you'd like to make.

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