Color Scavenger Hunt Activity
Get some color-finding practice with a fun colors scavenger hunt. This free printable makes this activity easier than ever.
Why Do a Colors Scavenger Hunt Activity
Colors scavenger hunts are a fun activity that can be different each time your little one does them.
Littles practice identifying colors and finding matching colors while doing color scavenger hunts. This requires identifying and categorizing items by color; which are foundational math and science skills.
Preschoolers become more aware of their environment while looking for certain colors around them. As they are looking, they work on observation skills. If you are able to do the activity outside, little ones are able to make connections to nature, too.
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While walking around looking for colors, little ones are working on gross motor skills. They may climb, jump, hop, or even run while looking for the colors in the colors scavenger hunt. After the color is found, littles may pick up the item using fine motor skills.
Plus, marking the color off on the printable colors scavenger hunt checklist lets littles work on controlling their writing and using fine motor skills.
Items Needed
*Colors scavenger hunt printable (found in the Freebies Library)
*clipboard (optional; but helpful)
*pencil or marker
How To Do a Colors Scavenger Hunt
1. Print off the colors scavenger hunt free printable from our Freebies Library.
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2. Decide if you want to do the colors scavenger hunt inside or outside.
3. Clip the paper on the clipboard and head out to find the first color your little one chooses.
It’s entirely up to your little one if they want to do the colors in order or to skip around.
4. After choosing the color (say red), look around your environment for red items. Once your little one identifies a red item, praise them! Identifying colors isn’t always easy!
5. Use your marker to check off the color on the colors scavenger hunt checklist.
6. Pick out a new color to look for and start again at step 4.
7. Repeat until all the colors have been found.
A Twist on the Directions
Another way to try having a colors scavenger hunt is to have your little one collect the items that are the colors on the free printable.
Have your little one bring the items to a set location to make a collection of different-colored items.
If your little one likes racing, you can set a time limit to see how quickly they can find the items and bring them back to you. This way, they get some energy, practice identifying colors, and use a checklist.
Preschool Colors Scavenger Hunt
A colors scavenger hunt is a great way to change scenery or divert attention when littles need it. šThe printable makes it possible for little ones to practice recording their information and keeps them on track with finding all of the colors.
