- With an adult, choose a large outdoor paved area that is clean, safe, and free from traffic.
- With the Sidewalk Paint Sprayer, draw two "horseshoe pits," one a good throwing distance from the other.
- Use a different color to paint the "post" in the center of each pit. Draw a scorecard to keep track of the game.
- Make your own Model Magic® horseshoes or quoits. Roll thick snakes and shape each one into a U. To give your horseshoe a little more weight, mix in aquarium gravel. Air-dry for 24 hours.
- Cover the horseshoe with a coat of glue. Air-dry the glue. Add another coat of glue. Make sure your horseshoes are completely dry before you use them to play.
- Decide how many rounds to play. Players stand at one end of the play area. Take turns tossing horseshoes at the post in the pit farthest away.
- Award two points for "ringers" (a horseshoe that has both ends around the post) and one point for "leaners" (a horseshoe that touches the post).
- Players add up scores, then turn and throw in the other direction. Winner is player with most points.
- Create more elaborate, decorated playing fields with a Crayola Super Brush™, Sidewalk Chalk, and Chalk Tools.
- Players can challenge each other by requiring throws from different positions such as squatting or down on one knee.
- Modify the distance to match and challenge the skills of players.
- Instead of horseshoes, use circles of rope to throw to the target. Or cut small paper plates into a U shape. Decorate them with Crayola Markers.
- Close adult supervision is required to assure children’s safety.
- Crayola Sidewalk Paints and Chalk are designed for use on concrete or asphalt sidewalks and driveways. Before use, test on a small, inconspicuous area (allow paint to dry completely). Wash off to make sure that paint and chalk do not stain surface.
- DO NOT USE ON SURFACES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. DO NOT LEAVE PAINT ON SURFACE LONGER THAN 1 WEEK.
- Safety guidelines recommend this art project as suitable for children age 4 years and older. Close adult supervision is required to ensure safety.
