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Playing outside with chalk

By Jen

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We love getting outside and playing with chalk. To be honest, I usually have a resealable bag of chalk in my purse…seriously. We are really excited to be joining jDaniel4’sMom’s summer series, Playing Outside. This month it is all about Outdoor Chalk. Chalk is such an easy and inexpensive way to entertain the kids, no matter where we are. Last summer we installed a chalkboard in our backyard, and I’m happy to report it survived the winter and has been well loved. It really is one of the best things in our backyard.
Today we did something extra special with our outdoor chalk. The Mr. has been away for a week and the girls have been missing him. They wanted to make him a sign to welcome him home. The thing is, we make banners all the time and they are fun, but we needed something different this time. Then it occurred to me…chalk! I gave the girls a bucket of outdoor chalk and they got to work.
outdoor chalk
outdoor chalk
They are so excited that the first thing he will see when he gets home is their artwork and message (the pictures do not do it justice). By writing on the front steps, my husband cannot miss this chalk message. I’m excited because the chalk will simply wash away the next time it rains. There won’t be any major clean up! I think we might actually work on a father’s day chalk drawing for the driveway next

How have you been playing with outdoor chalk? Please link up your ideas below and be sure to visit the other awesome blogs who are co-hosting the Playing Outside: Chalk Party…

 Reading Confetti, Rainy Day Mum, JDaniel4’s Mom, Train Up a Child, Kitchen Counter Chronicles, and the Inspiration Laboratories. 

Filed Under: chalk, linky party, outdoor play

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  1. Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories says

    June 14, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    What a lovely way to welcome their dad home!

    • KitchenCounterChronicles says

      June 14, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Ah thanks!

  2. JDaniel4's Mom says

    June 14, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I bet he will love this wonderful welcome sign!

    • KitchenCounterChronicles says

      June 14, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      I hope so, they are so proud!

  3. Jennifer says

    June 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    This post is perfect for the Monday Kid Corner Weekly Linky Party. The next party goes live Sunday morning and this week’s theme is SIDEWALK CHALK. Be sure to brush off those archives as well and link them up at http://thejennyevolution.com/category/linky-parties/monday-kid-corner/ See you there! Jennifer

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