Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
Some games don’t need props or prep - just a window or somewhere to sit outside, a moment to pause, and something to notice together.
This one's a beautifully simple game you can play at home, at a café, on public transport, or anywhere with a view of passing traffic.
Take turns choosing a colour and guessing which shade will drive by next. Kids practise patience, focus, and visual scanning, while grownups get a surprisingly grounding moment of presence. You can keep it mellow and mindful… or turn it into a fun challenge with themed rounds, rainbow hunts, or movement prompts.
A lovely way to connect without adding noise, energy, or mental load = perfect for tired days or in-between moments.
Play
Step 1:
Take turns guessing the colour of the next car to drive by.
Step 2:
Watch together and see whose guess comes closest.
Step 3:
Swap turns and choose new colours each round.
Step 4:
Keep it calm and mindful - or make it silly with variations.
Extend
Rainbow Hunt: Try to spot a car in every colour of the rainbow in order.
Do Something When...: Choose an action - e.g., wiggle fingers when a red car comes, take a deep breath when a blue car comes, stretch tall when a yellow car comes.
Mindful Moment: Each time a white car passes, everyone takes one slow breath together.
Combo guess: Predict whether the next car will be fast, slow, big, or small.
Make it count: Practice their counting skllls and keep track of how many cars pass of a particular colour
