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Chalk Art

What to do:

  1. Use chalk to draw on a variety of types of paper and other surfaces, including brown paper bags, wet construction paper, cement, bricks, or metal.
  2. See which one shows the chalk best—or compare textures of surfaces.
  3. Make a chart for comparisons.

  • Category icon Toddlers (13-35 months), Preschool-age (3-5 years), School-age (6+ years), Creativity, Math, Small Motor Skills, Art, Eye-Hand Coordination and Small Motor, Outdoor Play

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