messy chalk fun

by - 21:44

The great thing about it not raining is that we can get outside and have some messy fun.  My youngest is showing an interest in drawing at the moment.  I know this as she recently took to using crayon over every surface she could reach.  My eldest is wanting to learn to write and likes nothing more than to be sat with a pencil and a book practising.  

Whilst waiting for Granddad to return home we sat outside on the patio and played with the chalk.  My eldest got to practise letters and shapes and my youngest could colour to her hearts content.  

eldest practise shapesyoungest likes colouring


colourful chalk tubchalk colouring in


The nice thing about chalk is that it washes away really easy so it did not matter that it was all over their clothes and bodies, that just added to the messy fun.  My youngest loved the fact she could draw anywhere and not be stopped.  We drew round our feet and then round our hands

outline chalk hands

We even drew round our bodies and coloured ourselves in.  The girls had lots of fun with chalk. I think I am going to have to get them some chunky chalk for at home.  Of course once you are lovely and multi coloured the best place to go is the bath

bath time fun

Chalk is so much fun and a great way to encourage creativity especially when outdoors as you can use most surfaces.

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10 comments

  1. Lisa H16 June 2013 at 21:50

    My friend has some chunky chalk and it's great, I should get some too as H loves it and J's really getting into colouring x

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    1. Leyla [Thisdayilove]20 June 2013 at 23:46

      I really should get the chunky chalk I think it would be easier for them to use

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  2. vindiebaby17 June 2013 at 17:01

    Love the last picture the most :)


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  3. Nell Heshram17 June 2013 at 21:48

    I LOVE that top with the cats! I'll have to try the chalk....looks fun.

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    1. Leyla [Thisdayilove]20 June 2013 at 23:47

      The tops from Asda, my daughter picked it herself

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  4. Coombe Mill - Fiona18 June 2013 at 10:13

    chalk is a great way for kids to practice big writing and and messy big drawings. A handy activity to have for those "what to do next" moments! Thanks for sharing on Country Kids,

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    1. Leyla [Thisdayilove]20 June 2013 at 23:47

      Chalking is always good fun to pass the time and have some fun

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  5. tlcukjourney19 June 2013 at 04:14

    Awwww... Your girls are just perfection!

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