Sidewalk Chalkin'

To Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Supplies Needed:
Plaster of Paris
Water
Powdered or Liquid Tempera Paint
Plastic Container
Spoon or Stick for Stirring
Empty Toilet Paper Tubes
Duct Tape
Waxed Paper

Cover the outside of toilet paper rolls with duct tape completely also covering one of the open ends of the tube. Line the inside of the tubes with waxed paper (this may work better if you glue the lining inside).

Pour one cup of warm water into the container. Stir in Plaster of Paris until thick and stiff but still able to stir. Add two or three tablespoons of tempera paint. Stir. Pour mix into the molds. Let stand to dry. Remove chalk from tubes and enjoy!!

The end result after a very BUSY morning of play: