The weather is beautiful and it’s a great time to decorate the neighborhood with some sidewalk chalk!
Your sidewalk chalk can serve multiple purposes — not only can it be a beautiful drawing, but it’s a great way to create fun games for your neighbors.
We’ve seen so many different ways that people are having fun with their community from a distance. We’ve collected some of our favorites, from historical information to sidewalk games, so check them out below!
Need some chalk? Contact our friends at Starlandia Supply and see about a curbside pickup.
Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk Mural
Tape out a design on your sidewalk, fence or wall, and get ready for some beautiful art! The next day, you can wash it off with the hose and start again. Click here for a tutorial.
One of our favorite things in Kids Bike Rodeos is creating a tiny town! Try chalking out a street, stop signs and a crosswalk for a creative way to teach kids about crossing the street and bike safety. You can also try out the Stop on a Dime, Figure 8 and Slow Race games.
Find a safe spot in a driveway, a schoolyard, or on a sidewalk and you’re good to go! Check out some ideas on Active For Life, including hopscotch, foursquare and twister, and here are some more fun games from Make and Takes.
Fun Info About Your Neighborhood
Our friends John, Robin and Nick have been busy at work identifying historical features of homes in our neighborhoods. You can read more about it at Garden & Gun. But you can also chalk information about plants, trees, and history about your neighborhood — the sky’s the limit!
Obstacle Course/Activity Markers
Taking the same route through your neighborhood can be a little monotonous. Why not shake things up with an obstacle course or activity? You can chalk an obstacle course on your stretch of sidewalk, including instructions to hop, spin or jump, or create a “Macarena Zone” or a “Cha Cha Slide” area!
Pretend Play
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! Draw in some buildings and props, grab a costume, and you’re set.
Do you have some sidewalk chalk art or games to share? Tag us on social media @BikeWalkSav and tag #BikeWalkSAV and #WednesdayWalks!
