What to Play On My Big 'Ole Concrete Slab?

[Sunshine74]

Man, y'all have some fantastic ideas here! Makes me want a concrete slab. My whole backyard is grass and trees though. I love the shower cap for sand play idea, painting a track for the ride on toys, and the outdoor rugs.

Someone may have mentioned it already, but what about "painting" with water? Small buckets of water, paint brushes, and let the kids paint the concrete and the side of the house or the fence, if it's wood. The water shows up darker so they can see their work and then dries away.

It's hard to keep it natural when there's no grass, so I also love the idea of long rectangular planters with grass growing and making a little fairy village or using it to play dinosaurs. When it gets to long, just trim it with scissors.

This is one of our favorite things to do! Even the 2 year old's don't get that wet. My sisters and I remember doing it when we were little.

[Josiegirl]

Gonna steal the shower cap idea. My dcps will love me.
All this planning outdoor spaces is getting inspiring.

[Lovatic24]

Don't they make dustless chalk?

[Unregistered]

I've had the kids paint with water for years! They love it. I buy cheapo wal-mart paint brushes.