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About this activity
A nature colour hunt encourages children to look closely at leaves, flowers, bark, and stones. They match found colours to a checklist without picking protected plants or unsafe items.
Print & play
Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Colour hunt printable or coloured paper swatches
- Bag for safe finds
- Pencil
Preparation time
5 minutes
How to play
- 1Give each child a colour checklist or swatch card.
- 2Walk slowly and look for natural colours in leaves, flowers, and bark.
- 3Point out matches without picking protected or unsafe items.
- 4Sort favourite finds by colour at the end of the walk.
Learning benefits
Colour recognitionNature observationSortingDescriptive language
Best for
Tags
naturecoloursoutdoorscavenger huntfree
Seasons
springsummerautumn
Occasions
weekendschool holidayscience topic
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
SunnyCloudy
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
