Outdoor Game for Toddlers; a Musical Scavenger Hunt

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Calling all toddlers! This outdoor game for toddlers is for you! With sunny weather and school out for summer, I decided to break out the chalk and get everyone moving outside. This musical scavenger hunt is better than I could have ever expected it to be. Not only did my two-year-old love this game, but my four and six-year-old did as well. Grab the chalk, and head outside. YOU MUST PLAY THIS OUTDOOR GAME!

RELATED: Find an entire list of outdoor activities for kids to take you from spring to fall.

Three kids on a chalk cirlce made from different colors.

How do you entertain kids outside?

Over the last month, my kids have biked, hiked, and played water games. Give these boys a sponge, and I’ll see them in an hour. Outdoor games are what childhood is made for.

Yet sometimes, guided play prompts that we (the parents) invite children into can uplift spirits when the everyday routine grows old.

Not to mention that being outdoors has endless amounts of benefits. This article from Havard Health shares 6 reasons children need to play outside.

RELATED: These are my favorite outdoor toys for kids. This a list you MUST check out!

Kids marching around a chalk colored circle outside.

Supplies

For this outdoor game, you need one supply. (the other supply is optional) The rest of what you need is up to what you have in your environment. – winner, winner! Bonus, you can play this game from spring straight into fall.

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Crayola Sidewalk Chalk

Could I do life without sidewalk chalk? It probably wouldn’t be as great. I vividly remember two toddlers with sidewalk chalk as my youngest bounced on the driveway’s edge in his bouncer. Grab a pack of sidewalk chalk for the days that feel extra long.

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Stand up chalk stick for kids to draw with chalk outside.

Walkie Chalk

Ready to level up your chalk experience? We got this chalk stick, which is helpful for larger drawings or paths.

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Setting up this toddler outdoor game

Setting up this outdoor game for kids takes a few colors of chalk and some prep work. I know you are used to low-prep preschool activities, but this one is well worth the time and effort.

Get a large box of chalk.
Draw a large circle.
Section off the circle in about ten different sections.
Fill in each section with color.
Find a favorite song on your phone.
Invite your kids to come outside.

PRO TIP: Don’t overthink it! Work with the chalk you have. You can make two sections the same color.

Three kids walking around a chalk circle as they listen to a song from LEGO.

The fun details on how to play

I turned on one of our favorite soundtracks to play this outdoor game for toddlers.

When the music stopped, everyone ran to grab an item outside that was the same color they had landed on.

Behind the scenes:

My toddler practiced color recognition and sorting.
All ages strengthened gross motor skills and enjoyed moving!
It was pure JOY with lots of laughs.

RELATED: Kid activities at home can be kept simple. I put together my favorite list of play ideas for kids.

Child putting a white flower in the section colored in with white chalk.

Outdoor games are the best!

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Which outdoor game for toddlers will you play first?

Preschool activities to learn through play on digital devices for age two, three-year-olds and four-year-olds.

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FAQ

Where is the best place to buy chalk?

I buy our chalk on Amazon or find chalk at most craft supply stores. Sometimes you can find a coupon for large craft stores near you.

What can children play outside?

Bringing inside toys outside is one of our favorite outdoor activities for long days at home. This is because moving toys in a different environment gives them new life. (kinda like when you have your giveaway pile that your child discovers after months of tossing it aside). Use this list of outdoor toys for kids to get the ideas flowing.

Why should children go outside?

Outdoor activities for kids encourage the large muscles in the body. We call these gross motor skills. Being outdoors also inspires creativity and helps physical and mental health. Go to your driveway, or head to the park with a friend using this list of outdoor activities for kids.