Printable Quest Guide

Family Backyard Fallen-Leaf Color Relay

Use fallen leaves already on the ground for a lively backyard color relay that combines movement, sorting, and a simple nature observation.

Your Mission

Turn ordinary fallen leaves into a free backyard movement game and color investigation.

1
Choose a dry, level backyard area and set three baskets a short walking distance apart.
2
Label each basket with a broad color family such as warm, bright, or brown and make sure everyone understands the route.
3
Collect only loose fallen leaves from the ground; leave attached leaves, mushrooms, and unknown plants alone.
4
Take turns walking quickly but safely to place one leaf in a basket, then return before the next person goes.
5
Pause after a few rounds to notice color changes, edges, and sizes without needing to identify every tree.
6
Finish by arranging a few leaves on paper as a temporary color wheel, then return them outdoors or compost them.

Can your family make a color wheel from only leaves already on the ground?

Short walking turns keep the game active without turning it into a race that encourages slippery or unsafe movement.

Use a dry, level area, walk instead of sprinting, dress for the weather, and avoid touching unknown plants, insects, or slippery debris.

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