Sidewalk Scrabble

We loved playing with chalk when we were kids, and we still love playing wth chalk as adults! Not only does sidewalk chalk offer a great opportunity to get artsy outside, but there's an endless canvas to work with!

Everyone enjoys drawing funs shapes and illustrations (we were perpetually sketching suns, stars and hearts), but we're pretty sure they have fun with games, too. There's the classic hopskotch board to draw up and play on, but why not get a little more creative with your games (and keep those spelling words in summer minds fresh!)?

Summary: Using the game Scrabble get the kids together and make an endless array of connecting words. Though it's essential kids know how to spell and write, kids of all different ages can play. Some words may be simpler, but they still count!

Recommended Number of Players: 3+

Ages: 5+

Supplies: sidewalk chalk and a big, blank sidewalk, dictionary (depending on ages)

Set Up: N|A

How to Play:

Start the game by writing one word on the sidewalk. (This is a great job for the guest of honor if it's a special celebration.)

Then, the next person in the group writes a new word using one letter from the previous word. For example, if "graduation" is the first word, the second might be "teacher" using the letter "t" in graduation.

Continue the game by writing new words using one letter from words already written.

In our game, there's no winner or loser. Play continues until no one can create any new words!