Sidewalk-Size Tic-Tac-Toe

Why

Set up your own life-size outdoor Tic-Tac-Toe board. Using Crayola Chalk ’n Roll™ is as much fun as playing the game!

Steps

1. Tic-Tac-Toe is such a simple game that all the rules fit in the ditty "Tic-Tac-Toe, Three in a row." Here’s how to make an outdoor game grid to use with your friends as real-life players.

2. Ask an adult to help you find a safe, large outdoor area for your game. Outline a big Tic-Tac-Toe box with your Chalk ’n Roll. Cross the box twice, going up and down, and then two more times going across the box. You’ll have nine boxes inside the border.

3. Choose who goes first. Draw Xs and Os (or any two symbols you like) with the sidewalk chalk. Players alternate filling in a box to try to get three marks in a row. When you finish, draw another grid for the next game!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Outdoor Crafts—Choose safe outdoor areas, away from traffic and dangerous equipment. Close adult supervision is required.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Chalk 'N Roll™ Drawing Set
  • Sidewalk Chalk
household supplies
  • safe, paved surface

Where & When

"We like to call this game hugs and kisses. Guess what the winner gets. "
Devars E., father of 4-, 6-, and 7-year-olds.

"Our older children love teaching the younger ones how to play. It’s so easy to make the grid and explain the rules. "
Vang L., after-school volunteer.


Interesting Info

Tic-Tac-Toe was the seed for more complex games such as Nine Men Morris and Go-Moku. Now it inspires many computer programmers to plot the possible variables and moves.