Driveway Chalk Art
About 60 minutes, outside, for ages 5 to 7.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 5 to 7
Try Drawing:
- mural
- geometric shapes
- self-portrait
- a giant version of something small
- a path someone can hop along
- your name in letters three feet tall
Today's Challenge
- 1.What story does your mural tell?
- 2.Which colors blend best?
- 3.How does it look from the street?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1sidewalk chalk
- 2water bucket for cleaning
The Goal
Turn your driveway into an expansive art gallery using themed chalk challenges designed for creative kids.
How to start
- 1
Gather what you need: sidewalk chalk and water bucket for cleaning. Nothing else required.
- 2
Head outside and draw: mural, geometric shapes, self-portrait, a giant version of something small.
- 3
Talk about what you made. Start with "What story does your mural tell?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to plan it out and keep what you make.
Plan Your Mural
Sketch your design here first, small, before you draw it big outside.
Chalk leaves a mark because it is made of soft rock that rubs off easily onto rough ground.
If you want to push it further
- Draw an 8-bit character
- Sign your name in giant letters
- Create a 3D illusion
Print it and go
The worksheet has the checklist, the prompts, and a space to draw in. One page, ready for a bag or a glovebox.