Chalk drawing - spreading positivity
Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Creating positive messages with chalk enables children to practice kindness through words and pictures. This activity may also help children with regulation their own emotions, and big conversations and questions they might have around their feelings and big issues in the world.
Skills and benefits:
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Empathy
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Positive thinking
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Creativity
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Visual analysis
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Fine motor skills development
What you’ll need:
- A variety of chalk (in different colours)
- Some dedicated space outside on a wall or ground to use as a canvas
- A damp, soft cloth to make adjustments to your colourful creations or to clear away afterwards
What to do:
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Encourage your children to take the lead on what they want to draw and write with their chalk designs. This activity may also inspire further questions and positive discussion about kindness
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Take some photos of your creations to share with family and friends.
Tips
You may want some messages to start your chalk canvas. Some options could be:
- Stay happy
- Stay safe
- Stay strong
- We are all in this together
- Keep smiling
You may want some symbols or pictures to start your chalk canvas. Some options could be:
- Love hearts
- Rainbows
- Flowers
- Sunshine
