Yesterday it was raining yet again, come on summer, please come up to Scotland for more than a few hours?!
Anyway, after an earlier walk I needed something quiet’ish to keep O occupied while the toddler napped.
Well this definitely kept him quiet and happy for over an hour, with minimal help from me.
All you need is:
– Salt (big bag of cheap salt)
– Chalk (variety of colours)
– Jars (clean off the labels of any you were about to recycle)
– Piece of white paper
First off lay down the white paper and pour some salt on top.
Second, rub the chalk over the salt until it’s the strength of colour you would like.
Third pour into the jar.
Fourth, repeat until the jar is full of stripy colours!
Ta-da!
For older kids (even O at almost 4 understood the concept a bit) you can make the layers represent landscapes. For example a seascape could have yellow beach at the base, blue sea, green grass, yellow, orange and red sunset. Check out this cool video I found of an expert at work (although this is of sand!)
Let me know if you give it a go!
J x
Sabrina (The Mummy Stylist) says
These look really pretty, and rubbing the chalk on the salt sounds very therapeutic! I might try this! Sabrina xx #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Whatmyfridgesays says
We are sooo doing this! Apart from the fact it looks easy, I love it when I already have the ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
Lindsay @ Newcastle Family Life says
These look great and perfect for rainy day’s to keep children entertained xx
Laura @ Life with Baby Kicks says
Looks fab jenny, I don’t trust the toddler not to eat salt!! X
Let kids be kids says
Very pretty. I used to love making coloured sand ornaments on the Isle of Wight, this is great to do at home.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
Sophie @ Mum, M & More says
This looks so lovely and relaxing. I would not trust M to do this and not get it everywhere. Keep it in the book for when she is older though!! #toddlerapprovedtuesday
krissy @ whymoms says
What a great idea! I’m going to try this tonight when the kiddos get home from school! #toddlerapprovedtuesdays
Jenny Eaves says
Definitely try it! Let me ow now you get on! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha, we had it everywhere too, but cleans up easy enough. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
That sounds a fun holiday activity! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha! Yeah, A is not getting to play with it, but O was really good! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thanks Lindsay! They were fun to make! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha, yes! I love those kind of activities too! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s great to make! 🙂 x
becky says
I loved these the minute I saw them on your Instagram! I can’t wait to try these with Ellie, she will love this!
Thanks for linking up to #ToddlerApprovedTuesday
Jenny Eaves says
Thanks Becky! I’m sure she’ll love it! 🙂 x
Kyles (Bookish Mummy) says
These look fun and easy – a winning combination in my books! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! These were so easy and fun! 🙂 x