Starting at an early age learning about the earth can make a huge impact on your child. This chalk activity is a playful way to begin conversations about the earth and all of the elements you find on it that we need to take care of. With just a few items your child is on their way to learning how to be eco-friendly.
We’re excited to be hosting the 100 Days of Play on our site today! We’re always looking for ways to make playtime fun and meaningful. This project will be packed full with ideas for playtime from some of your favorite kid bloggers and hopefully you’ll discover some new ones to you too!
Elements of Nature Game with Chalk
Directions:
Elements of Nature Chalk Game Suggestions:
- Sun
- Moon
- Stars
- Clouds
- Plants {tree}
- Water {waves}
- Land {grass or dirt}
- Animals {snake, bird, turtle, cat, dog, fish… whichever is easiest}
- Planet Earth
For More Ideas for Chalk Fun & Earth Fun
Articles and Ideas for the Importance of Play
- 10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play from NAEYC
- 10 Quotes About the Importance of Play from One Perfect Day
- The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Childhood Development from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Top 10 Pinterest Boards of Play Obsessed Moms hosted by Growing a Jeweled Rose & More
- Playtime Pinterest Boards hosted by The Educators’ Spin On It
- 100 Days of Play Pinterest Board from Sunscholars and Red Ted Art
- Connecting Family Through Creative Play Workshop
- Playing with Parenting Improves Academic Acheivement
- Join the Play Group Community on Google +
- Play Ideas from The Educators’ Spin On It
I love that you are incorporating fun and play, education, and Earth Day all in one! A great activity for these nicer spring and summer days. And what kid does not LOVE playing with sidewalk chalk?!! Thanks so much for sharing and being a part of our 100 Days of Play! Your post is linked and shared!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this great idea at the Discover and Explore themed linky. I absolutely love the Elements of Nature Chalk Game…literacy, science, gross motor, art and fun all in one! I'm excited to see what you link up next week for the Gardening with Kids theme.
Love the Chalk game – such a great idea! I'll be featuring you on the Discover & Explore feature post this week!