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Design an Outdoor Obstacle Course

IDEA PROMPT:
Create your own outdoor obstacles course with outdoor chalk! Draw challenges like hopping between squares, zigzagging through lines and balancing on chalk paths.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Chalk

Steps

  • Use our creative moment ideas as a spark—then let your imagination take it from there.

    Follow your curiosity. See where it leads.
    No step-by-step instructions needed - just your own way of thinking, making, and exploring.

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TALK ABOUT IT - Conversation Starters:

  • How can a group of friends challenge each other to move through a set of obstacles?
  • What ways can people move that help them stretch, twist, and turn to get to the end of the course?

LOOK FOR IT - Observations:

  • Look for symbols and signs that indicate it is the time or place to go up, down, backwards, or sideways.
  • How can arrows, pictures, and words help everyone follow the path?

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