Whipping up a batch of sidewalk paint is not only easy, but it might just keep the kids busy long enough for you to get dinner ready as well. Have you ever sidewalk paint before?
If not, here is how to make it:
Mix equal parts water and corn starch {I used one cup of each} in a bowl and mix until the cornstarch is dissolved. Next, grab one of your old muffin tins and fill the muffin cups with about 1/4 cup of the corn starch and water mixture.
Add 2 drops of food coloring for lighter colors and 4-5 drops for darker colors. Walk the tin of sidewalk pint outside, hand your kiddos a few paint brushes… and let them have some fun. The chalk washes of easily when they are done.
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Mandy says
Thanks Mavis. My kids are always wanting to go outside but then five minutes later they say “we’re bored”, so maybe I will whip up some of this next time and perhaps I will get oh a good 15-20 minutes without complaining. Now I will have to just figure out what to spend all my extra time doing. 🙂
Heather says
I just did this with my 2 year old son, he LOVED it! Thank you! I’ll be checking out Emma Hardy’s book as well! Thanks a ton!!
Mavis says
You bet! I’m glad your son liked it.
Kim says
LOVE this idea!!! Is it washable? (I wasn’t sure with the food coloring!) if not.. What could I use to add color that would be washable?
Mavis says
I used a hose and it washed right off the driveway. 🙂