Print-and-play game
Color Quest Scavenger Hunt
This is my go-to game when kids need to move but I only have a few minutes. Print the cards, pick a few colors, and send them off to hunt around the house or yard. It's fast, silly, and builds observation skills without feeling like school.
Ages 3-810-20 minutesIndoor or outdoor
Tip: keep the cards on a ring for quick play.
Setup
- Print the card page and cut along the dashed lines.
- Choose 4-6 cards for a short round.
- Decide your play space (one room, the backyard, or the whole house).
How to play
- Give each player the same set of cards.
- On “go,” kids hunt for an object that matches each card.
- Place the object on the card or draw it in the box.
- First to finish wins, or play cooperatively and cheer each find.
Easy + harder variations
- Easy: Use 3 cards and stay in one room.
- Harder: Add a timer or ask kids to find two objects per card.
- Quiet version: Kids sketch their finds in the boxes instead of collecting items.
Printable Cards
Cut on the dashed lines. Draw or place the matching item on each card.
Red
Find something red.
Orange
Find something orange.
Yellow
Find something yellow.
Green
Find something green.
Blue
Find something blue.
Purple
Find something purple.
Pink
Find something pink.
Brown
Find something brown.
Black
Find something black.
White
Find something white.
Silver
Find something shiny or silver.
Pattern
Find something with a pattern.
Color Journal
Write the objects you found or draw a quick picture.