This is the 2nd post in our new series Unplanned and On The Go. My daughter is starting to refuse nap ( pray for me) and if she doesn’t go to sleep we go outside if at all possible for a calm walk. On our walk she decided she wanted to look for colors and I suggested she take pictures with my iPhone. She is a whiz at handling my iPhone so with it’s ugly but kid friendly cover on it we set out to find some colors! It was a huge hit.
What we were doing : Going for a walk in an attempt to clam down and chill out before trying to nap again. I don’t give up easily and naps are my me time!
What I did to spark the activity : Handed my daughter my iPhone and said “Take pictures of the colors you see.”
What it turned into : A fun colorful photo safari! As we walked I had her find a color and then I handed her my phone to take a picture. I didn’t want her walking and looking down at the phone at the same time. Not a safe option for her or the phone. 
I was fascinated by which colors stood out for her in the photos she took. Â We also found that when given the chance to be very careful with my phone she was. It was a lesson in trust and responsibility. I was super impressed with her pictures – she took each herself and while I re sized them for the post I only edited a few a tiny bit for clarity.
What is your favorite on the go activity with you kids? Leave a comment and let’s talk!
Christy says
That’s a great activity for the little ones. I do something like this with my daughter all the time. We bought her a kids camera (takes really bad pictures, but it’s very sturdy) and she will take pictures of shapes and/or colors when we are out at the grocery store, on walks, around the house, really any time we think to do it.
Your daughter’s pictures are really good. I don’t know if it’s the bad resolution on my daughter’s camera or the camera itself, but my daughter’s are never this good.
Allison McDonald says
It’s totally the iphone – she takes way better pics with it than she does with her camera ( an old one) . A few were blurry but I think she holds her hands more steady then she does with a camera.
Heather says
Love this! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Allison McDonald says
Thanks Heather!
Marnie says
Love color hunts! Lately J has been really into making up poems about different things we see…it could be a tree…it could be a garbage truck. You just never know…
Jaclyn says
Love this idea! Combining technology with nature and exercise. Thanks for always inspiring me to do more with my kiddos. =)
Allison McDonald says
Thanks – it was fun to use something I have on me almost always for such a fun and interactive use.