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Colour Scavenger Hunt
Children name colours and search the classroom or garden for matching objects.
- Time15 minutes
- GradesPreschool, Grades K-2
- SubjectEarly years
- ThemeEarly years
- ThemeBrain breaks
Learning outcomes
- Name the main colours
- Match objects to colours
- Listen to and follow instructions
What you need
- The Colors page on a board
- A colour card for each child (print the worksheet)
- A basket
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Show the Colors chart and tap each swatch so children hear the names.
- Hand each child a colour card.
- Say go: children find something in the room that matches their card.
- Share what you found: 'I found a green book.'
- Finish by colouring a picture using only the colours you found.
Differentiation
Support
Use four colours and let children work in pairs.
Extend
Ask for two objects per colour and describe them in a full sentence.
Discussion questions
- What is your favourite colour and why?
- Which colour was easiest to find?
- What colours can you see outside?
What to look for
Children name colours correctly and speak in short sentences.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do this outdoors?
Yes. It works well in a garden or playground.
What about colour-blind children?
Pair children and use labels or patterns on the cards to help.
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