Colour Hunt Game: Free Printable to Learn Colours & Explore Nature
Nothing beats a simple outdoor game that sparks curiosity, sparks learning, and keeps little ones on the move! Enter the Colour Hunt Game, a free printable scavenger activity that blends colour recognition with nature exploration. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids, this is an ideal way for nannies and parents to build learning into play.
Why Kids Will Love It
Hands-on discovery: Toddlers and preschoolers adore finding real-life objects that match colours.
Early learning fun: Reinforces colour recognition naturally, without flashcards or pressure.
Outdoor excitement: A great excuse for a nature walk, park picnic, or backyard safari.
Why It Works
Learning through discovery: Kids hunt for real-world items matching colours on their sheet—not just naming colours, but recognising them in their environment.
Boosts observation and thinking skills: A colour hunt encourages noticing shades, textures, and outdoor variations—far more engaging than point-and-answer flashcards
Adaptable and inclusive: Use indoors, in your backyard, on a neighbourhood walk, or at a playground. Adjust the difficulty by using more shades or adding themes.
Printable Game Sheet
A colourful, grid-style sheet with 6–8 boxes, each labelled with a basic colour (red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown).
Provide clip-and-match circles or space to glue a natural sample from the hunt.
You can download and print via [trusted resource], then laminate or slip into a protective sleeve for repeated use.
How to Play
Prep time: Print one sheet per child. Provide crayons/markers for extra fun.
Choose your setting: garden, park, trail—anywhere with nature and variety.
Show a colour, ask “What’s green?” Then invite children to find a matching object (leaf, grass, rock, flower).
Ask them to clip, write, or stick the found item in the box.
Celebrate every find—no rush. Encourage noticing different hues and textures.
