Graffiti and Street Art / Chalk Street Art
Chalk Street Art
Children work together on large chalk murals across the playground, turning the ground into a giant canvas.
How to run it
- Choose a large paved area and set boundaries.
- Agree on a theme or let children work freely.
- Give groups sections of ground and buckets of chalk.
- Photograph the finished murals before they wash away.
You will need
- sidewalk chalk
- buckets
- spray bottle of water
- camera
Make it easier or harderYounger children can trace shapes and colour in; older children can plan a design with perspective or lettering.
SafetyProvide sun protection and choose an area away from traffic.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children communicate ideas visually and collaborate on a shared public artwork.
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