Scavenger Hunt
Nature Color Walk
Fill an egg carton with nature finds in every color.
Ages 3 to 5
30 minutes
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Get ready
5 minutes. Color the egg cups.
What you’ll need
An egg carton and markers or crayons.
Let’s play
1. Color each egg cup a different color.
2. Walk the block or the backyard together.
3. Find a leaf, petal or pebble that matches each color.
4. Lay out your finds at home and name every color.
Your part in the adventure
Point out colors your kid might miss, like gray bark or brown seeds.
What they’re discovering
They’re noticing details, matching and learning color words.
Before you begin
Don’t pick mushrooms or berries, and wash hands when you get home.
Keep the idea going
Ages 6 to 8 can sort finds from lightest to darkest.
Every child is different. Adjust activities for their age and abilities, and stay close by. These are play ideas, not medical or developmental advice.