05/03/2026
My daughter had a school photo contest coming up⌠and no idea where to start.
Instead of overthinking it, we grabbed a camera and headed outside with one simple mission. Find the colors of the rainbow in our neighborhood.
Red âĄď¸ a budding tree
Orange âĄď¸ the center of a daffodil
Yellow âĄď¸ forsythia growing through the fence
Green âĄď¸ our canoe, a monstera leaf
Blue âĄď¸ a ladder on the neighborâs porch
Indigo âĄď¸ some flowers
Violet âĄď¸ a few Pez candies
We wandered a little slower than usual and paid attention to things we would have walked right past any other day.
By the end, she didnât just have one photo. She had a whole collection⌠a new way of seeing, and a few bonus shots we didn't plan for.
If youâre looking for something simple to do with your kids, or just a reason to slow down for an hour, this was a good one.
đ¸ Take a color walk
Pick a few colors and head outside. No plan needed.
Let your kid decide what counts.
Look for tiny details, textures, shadows.
Move slowly. Follow their lead.
For older kids, or even yourself, make it more of a challenge. Look for unusual colors. Try different angles. Pay attention to light. You can even limit how many photos you take.
Itâs not about getting the perfect shot.
Itâs just about noticing.
And sometimes, that turns into the kind of afternoon you donât forget â¤ď¸