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Instant Boredom Buster - Writing on Windows

11/21/2014

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 I love chalk markers. There - I said it. And I don't just mean for kids. I've been making note cards lately and these things rock for that, too! 
Quick boredom buster with no set up - writing on the window!
  But I was delightfully surprised at how well they held Kay's attention and inspired her creativity. And in the past few days, when she's had nothing else to do, she's asked for the chalk markers. She loved that they wrote on windows (she's never been allowed to do that before!) and mirrors ("This is just like a chalkboard!" she exclaimed as she erased it off with a paper towel). I had to draw the line when she wanted to doodle on the TV screen, though it probably would have wiped off there, too. While Kay goes through the house looking for new surfaces she can write on (practicing writing and fine motor skills - but she doesn't know that!), I came up with some uses for these chalk markers too:
Chalk pen markers chalkboard snowflake
  • Chalkboard. Okay, the most obvious, but it's where the white shows up the best. And it's so much less messy than using chalk. (Chalk dust - ugh!)
Writing on the window boredom busters chalk markers
  • Mirror. Write a message on a mirror for someone to find - it will make them smile!
  • Dry erase board. Wipes off just as easily as a dry erase marker (only with better colors, at least better than the ones we have!)
  • Refrigerator. Only the smooth fridge doors though; the ones with textures I can't vouch for.
Chalk markers on window kids activity preschoolers
  • Windows. The neighbors may wonder what the heck you are doing, but Kay had a blast (and I got in on it too!)
Chalk pen markers Kraft paper crafts card-making
  • Paper. The colors come out most vibrant on white paper; less so but still cool on Kraft paper (my personal favorite!)


Disclosure: We received these (affiliate link) Liquid Chalkers in exchange for this post. All opinions are our own.
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15 Comments
MaryAnne @ mama smiles link
11/21/2014 05:44:07 am

I'm so glad you wrote this! I've been wondering about chalk markers - good to know you like them!

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Cassie Osborne link
11/21/2014 07:18:19 pm

I so want chalk markers! There are so many ways to use them!

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Joyce@MyStayAtHomeAdventures link
11/21/2014 09:55:34 pm

Never thought of using chalk markers this way to entertainment my boys to be honest. But will today! Thank you for sharing.

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Brandi link
11/21/2014 10:39:32 pm

Those look neat! How easily do they come off of the windows?

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ChristyM link
11/22/2014 04:45:00 am

We have the window crayons , but they were so messy. We will have to try these next time.

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Becka link
11/22/2014 05:58:14 am

My oldest daughter has some similar to these and she loves them. We use the big patio doors like a chalk board sometimes lol

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Samantha @ Stir the Wonder link
11/22/2014 09:31:47 am

How fun! I'll have to look for some!

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Echo link
11/22/2014 10:20:16 am

Awesome! We have the glass markers from Crayola, but these look way better!

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Danielle
11/22/2014 12:26:15 pm

We always use window crayons, but these look like they are WAY more vibrant! I am definitely on the hunt for some after reading this post.

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LaVonne link
11/22/2014 11:56:32 pm

Both of my kids would love this! Thank you. I hadn't heard of them before. These would be great stocking stuffers!

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Ashley link
11/23/2014 08:13:54 am

They look like fun markers! We love trying new art products here!

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Melissa Moraja link
11/24/2014 04:19:42 am

Love these markers too! They are easy to use and to wipe off windows! Thank you too for reviewing my newest children's book - Isabella babysits Baxter! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! Melissa

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Victoria link
11/24/2014 10:59:48 pm

Such a great idea!!

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Shecki @ Greatly Blessed link
11/25/2014 12:24:49 am

We got to review these, too, and my kids loved drawing on our school room windows. :) I bought a roll of chalkboard contact paper, and now I'm seeing possibilities everywhere, lol.

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Alana - eSpectacularKids link
11/30/2014 08:49:11 pm

Last Christmas we did some great Christmas decorations on the windows with these markers…we created a very cute snowman with snow and snowflake cut-outs falling down. The kids loved playing with the markers (and they didn't go as crazy with them as I thought they might!)

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