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.
Take turns guessing the colour of the next car to drive by.
Watch together and see whose guess comes closest.
Swap turns and choose new colours each round.
Keep it calm and mindful - or make it silly with variations.
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
