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100 Things To Do With Just A Piece of Chalk

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Hey, you! Read this introduction: What would you think if I said you could entertain and educate your child for months using just a piece of chalk - no other equipment necessary? You'd either say I was nuts or you'd hump my leg, right? Well, prepare to mount me, because here's a timeline of 100 activities (ONE HUNDRED, people!!) to cater for every child. Whether you've got a tot or a teen, all you need is a single piece of chalk. Okay, now stop thrusting and start reading! Jump to age... 0-2 Years 3-5 Years 6-8 Years 9-11 Years 11-13 Years 14-16 Years 0-2 Years: 1. Walk the Line:  Have you ever noticed kids love lines? Not the kind you stand in or color outside of, but the kind you walk on. Cracks in the sidewalk, painted lines on the blacktop, stone walls, balance beams, ordinary ropes or garden hoses. So grab your chalk and draw a long line. Now encourage your child to show you how she can walk and keep her feet on the line. Balance, coor