Board Games Day / Giant Chalk Board Game
Giant Chalk Board Game
Children draw a floor-sized snakes and ladders style board in chalk and become the playing pieces themselves.
How to run it
- Draw a large grid of numbered squares with chalk.
- Add snakes and ladders between squares.
- Children roll a big dice and move themselves.
- Slide down snakes and climb ladders.
- First to the final square wins.
You will need
- chalk
- large foam dice
Make it easier or harderUse fewer squares for younger children; older children can design their own board with challenge squares.
SafetyFollow sun safety.
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