We have been having so much fun playing outside this summer and enjoying lots of family time. The kids had a blast creating simple Wood Chip Chalk Art (Housing A Forest guest post on Kids’ Play Space). They wanted to play a board game outside and quickly created their own Simple Outdoor Checkers Game. Check out our sidewalk chalk version of the classic game Checkers!
Simple Outdoor Checkers Game:
- Hard Flat Surface ~ a sidewalk works great!
- Sidewalk Chalk ~ you will need at least 3 different colors
- 24 Wood Chips ~ in similar sizes
Start by creating a checkerboard with chalk on the sidewalk. The grid should be 8 squares by 8 squares, the same as a typical checker board.
Gather and color your wood chips with chalk. These will be your game pieces.
The kids loved this simple outdoor version of the classic Checkers Game. It is so easy to set up and it is perfect for playing just about anywhere.
Stacked 2 colored wood chips on top of each other to create a “King”.
The best part is you can create a large-scale version of the classic game anywhere, and make sure to get creative with the game pieces. I can’t wait to hear where you set up your next checkers game.
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Make sure to visit Kids Play Space to see our guest post on how to create Wood Chip Chalk Art. It is so simple and your kids will love it!
What is your favorite way to play with chalk?
